ED Assistant

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to support patient care by cleaning, stocking, and transporting supplies in Rhode Island Hospital. Under supervision, duties include cleaning equipment, restocking rooms, delivering supplies, and assisting nursing staff with patient comfort and safety.

The role requires physical stamina and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting. Evening shift, 3:00pm–3:00am, on-site position with union affiliation; candidates must have a high

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Reads, writes, and speaks English.
• BLS Certification required; CPR trained.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of equipment and patient areas; stock patient rooms and carts.
• Transport supplies, IV solutions, and equipment as needed.
• Respond to patient call lights and assist nursing staff.
• Check equipment for safety and report repairs to Clinical Manager.
• Maintain order in utility rooms and storage areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Read, write English

CPR (BLS) certified

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Manager, assists the professional nurse in caring for patients through the performance of activities related to hospitality, transport, procurement of equipment and supplies and the maintenance of a clean, safe environment. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for daily cleaning of equipment used in caring for patients: including commodes, utility and storage area, kitchen room, and supplement storage cabinets and drawers. When directed by charge nurse or management, wet and clean bedside stand, other furniture, sinks, showers, IV poles/pumps. Maintains general neatness of unit to ensure hallways and general travel ways are free from obstruction. Stocks patient rooms, bedside carts with medical and/or other supplies.Disposes of linen bags. Ensures proper set up of medical equipment/supplies in each patient’s room (e.g.: oxygen regulators, suction set up, etc). Delivers dirty equipment to CSD for proper cleaning (e.g.: scissors, Kelly clamps, etc.). Maintains order in utility room/s, storage area/s and kitchen/s by arranging items in their proper place, restocking shelves and checking dated items to ensure they are usable. Picks up and delivers supplies such as intravenous (IV) solutions, routine supplies, medications, laboratory specimens, medical records and equipment being repaired by Facilities Management. Checks equipment on unit (e.g.: MAK, lifts, scales, Dynamaps, BP cuffs, Telemons). Ensures all electrical equipment has up to date inspection stickers and report’s findings to Clinical Manager. Notifies Clinical Manager when equipment/environment requires repair. Responds to patient call lights and immediately delivers the patients’ request to person caring for the patient. Adjusts beds and responds to other similar requests and assists in lifting, positioning or getting patients out of bed as directed by the Registered Nurse. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school graduate or General Equivalency Diploma. Reads, writes, and speaks English. Displays interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, visitors, physicians and hospital staff of all levels. Ability to identify cardiopulmonary arrest and initiate CPR. BLS Certification required. Mathematical abilities to read, interpret and document intake, and refrigerator temperature logs and order supplies. Ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the patients’ life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: Preferred but not required. Emergency Room experience preferred. Knowledge ofspecialized Emergency Medicalinstruments, equipment, procedures and practices preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Exposure to patient environment with associated hazards minimized by adherence to established precautions for safety, infection control and department policies and procedures. Physical ability to lift, carry, push and deliver moderately heavy supplies. Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods while performing job duties. INDEPENDENT ACTION: Incumbent functions within a broad scope of department policies and practices; generally refers specific problems to Clinical Manager only where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Pay Range:** **

$19.75-$20.51

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

3:00pm-3:00am

Work Shift:

Evening

Driving Required:

No

Union:

International Brotherhood Teamsters