Patient Support Associate

Patient Support Associate

Location: Community Medical Center, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755

Department: OR-Environmental Services

Req #:

Status: Part-Time (Hourly)

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.96 - $18.97 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.

The Patient Support Associate is responsible for multiple functions including cleaning OR rooms, sub-sterile areas, and other areas within the department. The Patient Support Associate is also responsible for the inventory of supplies and transporting patients to and from the department.

• Knowledge of inventory control techniques
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Hospital Operating Room housekeeping experience

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

• 6:50am-3:20pm
• Monday - Friday with weekend and holiday on-call requirements
• Part time

• Assists in cleaning emergency spills
• Assists in properly transporting and transferring patients
• Assists with patient care including positioning
• Cleans and sanitizes transport equipment utilizing appropriate disinfecting materials after each patient transports
• Empties waste baskets, removes trash; transports trash from utility rooms and other collection points to designated areas
• Follows appropriate patient identification procedures to ensure transport of proper patient
• Maintains par levels on all housekeeping supplies; stocks supplies as required in locker rooms, rest rooms, and storage areas
• Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedule and prescribed methods
• Remains alert to patient's condition during transport, and immediately informs RN or other appropriate authority of any unusual incidents or patient concerns
• Responds timely to all requests
• Responsible for monitoring O2 flow meter to insure adequate O2 flow during patient transport
• Scrubs and buffs floors with approved equipment as requested
• Uses communication tools correctly
• Washes mop heads

• 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer