Orderly

French Hospital Medical Center located in San Luis Obispo California has been named one of the Nations 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac orthopedic and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland Forbes and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education resources and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go here to Community. One Mission. One California

The Orderly plays a vital role in supporting the efficient and safe operation of the Cardiovascular Catheterization Laboratory (CCL). Their primary responsibilities include the safe and comfortable transportation of patients assisting with patient positioning during procedures and meticulously performing housekeeping duties in accordance with hospital policies and universal precautions including managing medical waste and cleaning spills. The Orderly is also responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels of supplies rotating sterile items stocking anesthesia carts and performing daily quality control checks on anesthesia machines. Furthermore they act as a messenger and delivery service ensuring timely and accurate delivery of records and specimens including demonstrating knowledge of blood bank procedures. Active participation in the Cardiovascular Services Quality Assurance program and supporting the organizations mission are also key aspects of this position alongside fulfilling any other duties assigned by CCL Leadership.

• PATIENT TRANSPORTATION: Identification of patient by use of I.D. band. Cognizant of patient safety and comfort. Assists CCL staff with patient transport to and from procedures according to hospital policy

• PATIENT POSITIONING: Available for assistance in Cath Lab procedure rooms. Aware of positional needs.

• HOUSEKEEPING: Follows hospital policy and procedures Universal Precautions. Between case cleaning terminal cleaning. Storage-Handling of: Medical waste biohazard waste. Clean-up of blood and body fluid spills. Assists in room turnover.

• INVENTORY SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT OR & Anesthesia: Maintains adequate level of supplies. Rotates sterile supplies. Stocks anesthesia carts and procedure areas at the end of each day. Swaps out sharps bins and stocks linen as needed. Turns on anesthesia machines & runs QC each AM

• MESSENGER AND DELIVERY SERVICE: Demonstrates knowledge of blood bank procedure. Delivers records specimens.

• QUALITY ASSURANCE: Participates in QA program for Surgical Service. Identifies QA need in the department.

• STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES: Actively supports the organizations mission philosophy and strategic plan. Performs other responsibilities assigned by CCL Leadership.

Required:

• Basic Life Support - CPR

Preferred:

• Experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant