Orderly
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCollege Street, Waterfront, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05401, United States
About the Team
This role is part of the Patient Support Services department at UVMMC - Medical Center, Main Campus, located at 111 Colchester Avenue in Burlington, Vermont. The team operates within a unionized environment to ensure seamless patient care across nursing and testing units.
About the Role
The Patient Support Orderly serves as a vital support link for all nursing and testing units, facilitating patient-related activities throughout the hospital. The position involves transporting patients, items, and clinical equipment, as well as performing direct care activities such as lifting and boosting patients, setting up traction, and assisting with ECGs.
Orderlies are also essential during critical moments, responding to Code Blue, Code 8, and other emergencies. The role includes providing Post Mortem care and transport. Additionally, the Orderly is responsible for ensuring that equipment required by nursing units is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained, and delivered.
Hiring Process & Requirements
Candidates must be high school graduates or possess an equivalent education. While previous patient care experience is preferred, CPR and AED training/certification will be scheduled within the first 60 days of hire. All new hires must attend and complete MOAB training within the first six months of employment.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, regular position with a standard 40-hour work week. The primary shift is Day, with rotating weekend needs.
Work location
Work model: On-site
College Street, Waterfront, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05401, United States
Burlington, Vermont
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleEnsure nursing unit equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained, and delivered
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Ecg, Code Blue, Code 8, Post Mortem Care, Transportation Of Patients, Lifting/boosting Of Patients, Setting Up Traction, Equipment Maintenance, CPR, Aed.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
Frequently asked questions about Orderly at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center
What does a Orderly at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Orderly at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center will ensure nursing unit equipment is properly assembled, cleaned, maintained, and delivered; set up traction and perform other direct care activities as trained; transport patients, patient items, and clinical equipment throughout hospital areas; and respond to emergencies including code blue, code 8, and ecgs.
What are the requirements for this Orderly role?expand_more
UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School graduate or equivalent; CPR and AED Training/Certification; and MOAB training within 6 months.
Where is the Orderly role at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center located?expand_more
Orderly at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center is based in College Street, Waterfront, Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont, 05401, United States. This is a on-site role.