ORDERLY/AIDE

Responsible for providing direct and indirect care of the patient under the direction of nursing staff. Transports patients, beds, lab specimens, blood products, and other medical items to various areas of the hospital, assists in cleaning and disinfecting operating rooms, assists with ensuring rooms and carts are stocked with supplies. High School graduate or equivalent. One year prior experience preferred. Basic life support certification required.

As a Orderly at our facility, you will play an important role in supporting patient care and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our surgical hospital. You will be responsible for transporting patients, beds, laboratory specimens, blood products, and other medical items throughout the hospital. Working closely with nursing staff and other clinical team members, you will assist with cleaning and disinfecting operating rooms, maintaining stocked supplies, and ensuring patient care areas are clean, organized, and ready for use. Your contributions will help support a safe environment and provide quality care to our patients.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Assist the professional nurse and collaborates with other interdisciplinary services in providing patient care.
• Transports patients, beds, lab specimens, blood products, and other medical items to various areas of the hospital.
• Assists in cleaning and disinfecting patient or operating rooms.
• Cleans and washes instruments, equipment and other supplies.
• Assists with ordering supplies, ensuring rooms and carts are stocked.
• Provides for patients comfort, safety, ambulation, elimination, and transportation.
• Works independently as well as functioning as a team member.
• Capable of adapting to changing environment and handling fast pace and high stress.
• Knowledgeable of equipment used in pertinent clinical areas.
• Participates in compliance programs such as HIPAA, safety training, etc.

Qualifications

To join our team, you’ll need the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year experience preferred.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Training provided by the employer.

Company Information

Why Work With Us?

At Our Lady of the Lake Surgical Hospital, we’re committed to excellence in patient care and in cultivating a collaborative, supportive work environment for our staff. Our facility is located in a friendly, community-focused area near New Orleans, offering both professional and personal growth opportunities.