Unit Associate I - Full Time, Evenings 3pm-11pm, ICU, Chilton Medical Center
Summary
Assists nurses and medical staff with patient care, supplies, and transport in a hospital ICU setting.
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.
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 interace with inter-professional staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital employees.