Patient Support Technician, OR Environmental Services in Toms River, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Patient Support Technician

Location: CMC Nursing

Department Name: OR-Environmental Services

Req #: 0000241222

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.92 - $20.67 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

In this role, the Patient Support Technician will assist members of the OR team to provide support with housekeeping, stocking and patient transport in the Operating Room.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Knowledge of inventory control techniques
• Certified Aide training program preferred
• Proven work record and commitment towards continuing education

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)

Scheduling Requirements:

• 9:00am-5:30pm
• Monday-Friday with weekend and holiday on-call requirements
• Full time

Essential Functions:

• Assists in appropriate positions for surgical procedures
• Check supplies for outdates
• Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize assigned workload: completes case carts
• Facilitates “express” processing of instruments/trays needed for later cases
• Follows proper safety and infection control procedures and maintains a safe work environment
• Maintains BLS completion status
• Maintains the confidentiality, security, and integrity for the management of associate / patient information
• Maintains the appropriate working condition of equipment utilized in direct patient care
• Performs surgical preps with proper instruction
• Proper transport and transfer patients when on call or as needed
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations
• Reviews sterilizer performance tests and completes required documentation

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!