CarePoint Health is one of New Jersey’s leading health care systems comprised of three long-standing and highly-regarded hospitals – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, Hoboken University Medical Center and Bayonne Medical Center. CarePoint united three area hospitals to provide 360-degree-coordinated care by integrating the medical facilities and physician networks associated with these institutions. With over 4,500 employees, CarePoint is the largest private employer in Hudson County, New Jersey and each year provides care to over 300,000 individuals.

CarePoint prides itself on its patient-focused approach to care delivery, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, health education, and disease management. Leveraging its vast network of physicians and healthcare experts, CarePoint is quickly becoming recognized as a leader in the broader healthcare landscape as it pioneers creative solutions to address urgent population health needs.

• Transfer and lifts patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, cribs and other vehicle utilizing safe and appropriate body mechanics, posture and lifting techniques.
• Handle equipment that may accompany the patient such as drainage tubes, central lines or respiratory equipment.
• Retrieves/delivers required items for patient care to team members as called upon adhering to specific procedures detailed for each department such as refrigeration requirements or time sensitive nature of certain items.
• Provides direct patient care assistance or support under the direction/supervision of a member of the surgical services team, for example, serving as a runner for items during a complex surgical procedure or assisting with holding/positioning patients.
• Practice universal precautions in the care of patients and handling of supplies/equipment’s/specimens as directed by hospital and department procedures and policies.
• Assists in the turnover and set-up of Operating Rooms by cleaning all patient care equipment, checks case carts, prepares positioning devices, opens sterile supplies and ensures all needed equipment is available for the procedures.
• Stocks operating rooms, pass throughs and central cores as needed ensuring supplies have not expired.
• Maintains PAR levels of all unit equipment such as suction machines, pumps, carts, O2 tanks, etc.
• Assists in case cart assembly and distribution.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication with patients and their families, hospital staff and the public at all times to assure successful transportation of patients, supplies and equipment. All communication should be conducted courteously and clearly within the guidelines of the professional image standards.
• Position requires availability for on-call rotation to assist with complex procedures such as transplant and/or cardiac cases.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

At least 6 months experience                                    

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to follow up on information with staff members.
• Ability to organize workday and environment to get job done.
• Excellent public contact skills - courteous, tactful, friendly, ability to work well with others.
• Ability to handle multiple requests and work in a stressful environment.

Competitive pay•	Medical, dental, and vision insurance•	401k with Company match•	Generous paid time off•	Paid Holidays•	Tuition Reimbursement•	Advancement and career development opportunities•      1 year of relevant experience in an acute care hospital setting to qualify for our sign on bonus!Covid-19 and Influenza vaccinations are a requirement for employment at CarePoint Health. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from CarePoint.CarePoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.