Unit Aide

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Aide supports patient care by collecting, inventorying, cleaning, and distributing medical supplies and patient-care equipment for the unit. The role also includes transporting patients, supplies, health records, lab specimens, and equipment to other areas, and may include providing basic hands-on patient care as requested by a supervisor. The position works under local supervision and is responsible for an assigned unit in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. It interacts with staff and customers throughout the facility, including patients, families, physicians, unit staff, case managers, patient service staff, and medical records staff, as well as a wide range of external customers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day at varied times. The position is based at Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, Arizona.

Requirements

BLS certification is required.
Six months of healthcare experience, or the skills and abilities typically attained through that experience.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective human relations and communication skills.
Working knowledge of medical terminology.
For Banner Registry and Travel positions, at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including work within the past twelve months as a Unit Aide in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent working knowledge.
Knowledge of patient-related supplies, materials, equipment, and aseptic techniques.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Inventory, order, replenish, and distribute departmental supplies; keep areas and carts appropriately stocked and accessible.
Transport and deliver supplies, health records, lab specimens, and equipment as needed.
Rotate and inventory stock to verify sterile packaging integrity and current expiration dates; monitor utilization and recommend changes.
Maintain quality records for department equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
Clean, sort, assemble, and maintain equipment, instruments, and trays according to department policy, and return them to designated areas.
Locate and bring equipment or instruments for procedures under the direction of clinical staff; check assigned items for needed repairs and liaise with technology management.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, discard soiled linen and trash, and prepare rooms and special procedure carts, including cleaning and bed turnover.
Remove debris from floors, walls, equipment, and other surfaces using disinfectant, damp mops, and other methods.
Provide basic hands-on patient care as requested by a supervisor, including patient transport and ambulation.
Provide general departmental support, which may include administrative tasks and greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
Provide backup support for Monitor Techs in designated departments after completing department-provided specialized training.