Unit Associate I - Per Diem, Variable Shift, OR Support Float, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
Atlantic Health System · Summit, New Jersey, US
Responsible for assisting a Registered Nurse/patient care team in providing a variety of nutritional, clinical and transportation services and activities to...
Job description
Responsible for assisting a Registered Nurse/patient care team in providing a variety of nutritional, clinical and transportation services and activities to promote patient comfort and satisfaction. Contributes to a positive work environment as an active team member with a commitment to learning and skill development. Principal Accountabilities: 1. Maintaining inventory supply and stocking units according to established procedures and standards. 2. Transporting patients and equipment. Delivering records and specimens. 3. Assisting nursing and medical personnel in delegated direct/indirect patient care activities. 4. Perform other relevant duties as assigned. Will float to all OR Support desks, Main OR, SDS OR, Main PACU, SDS PACU, Main Pre-Op, SDS Pre-Op Required: 1. HS Diploma or equivalent. 2. Six months of health care work experience, preferred. 3. Minimum 6 months of steady work history. Preferred: 1. Knowledge of and familiarity with hospital equipment, supplies and procedures. 2. Ability to identify clinical and environmental emergency/urgent situations and to follow established procedures. 3. Highly effective interpersonal communication skills to interface with inter-profess...