Multi Skilled Assistant

Position summary:

Performs cleaning of the Emergency Department which includes the Patient Rooms, Waiting Room, Nursing Stations, Staff Lounge, Hallways, etc. Transports patients to radiolgoy, inpatient units, or to their discharge transportation. Transports specimens and lab clutures. Assists nurses as delegated in miscellaneous duties, such as obtaining equipment and/or supplies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Essential Job Functional:

• Demonstrates knowledge of established standards for cleaning Patient Rooms between visits to include all equipment, bed, floor, walls, or anything used on the prior patient visit. Position the room for the next patient visit with fresh linen on stretcher.
• Clear linen and trash bags as needed.
• Transport specimens and blood as applicable.
• Other cleaning duties: periodic cleaning of nursing stations, hallways, waiting room, and bathrooms.
• Respond to calls from rooms for extra supplies and equipment.
• Keep hallways clear and passable.
• Stocking supplies: Keeps supplies stocked in the Patient Rooms, Supply Carts, and blanket and fluid warmers.
• Transport Responsibilities: Transport supplies, specimens, and patients as delegated.
• Provide necessary articles for transport, including oxygen tanks, monitors, patient charts, documents and supplies.
• Assist in transporting of patients as needed.
• Assist in positioning of patients under the direct supervision of the RN.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience and maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
• Ability to work varied shifts