Care Team Associate - Support

University of Missouri • Columbia, MO

7d • $15 - $21

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Care Team Associate. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to enhancing patient well-being through dedicated support, this role is for you. We seek a team-oriented professional who excels in both routine and high-pressure situations, providing essential support to our nursing and clinical staff. Your strong customer focus and ability to follow detailed instructions will be key as you contribute to a seamless patient care experience. Join us and be part of a team where your dedication and proactive approach will make a tangible difference in our patients' lives every day.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Strong team orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in the transfer of patients from bed to bed, stretcher or wheelchair.
• Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the Care Team Associate role.
• Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as needed in both routine and emergent situations.
• Responsible for accurate and timely entry of information into computerized bed-management system.
• Transport patient via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to destination. Includes taking patients to tests, transfers and discharges.
• Transfer infusion pumps from pole to wheelchair, stretcher, and bed
• Ensure equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, infusion pumps, etc. are routinely cleaned and available for use
• Retrieve, tag, and deliver broken equipment to repair shop. Deliver equipment back to unit once repaired.
• Supply and exchange medical gases throughout the facility as needed.
• Perform routine cleaning and stocking of medical carts.
• May function as an equipment and inventory technician who cleans, monitors, and maintains routine respiratory care equipment throughout the hospital.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees