Unit Aide Main OR

Find your path in health care at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, a premier West Valley Level I Trauma and Tertiary Care destination for adults and children. Our campus is one of the largest in the Banner network, recognized as the Best of the Best in 2023 for consistently meeting annual targets.

About the role

This position supports the main Operating Room (OR) team by managing medical supplies and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and providing hands-on support to clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, order, replenish, and distribute supplies within the department, ensuring all areas and carts are appropriately stocked and readily accessible to clinical staff.
• Assist with transportation, delivery, and pick-up of supplies, health records, lab specimens, and/or equipment.
• Rotate and inventory stock to ensure sterile packaging integrity and current expiration dates; monitor utilization and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Maintain quality records of department equipment, supplies, and storage areas.
• Maintain unit equipment, instruments, and trays in accordance with department policy; clean, sort, assemble, and replace them in designated areas.
• Locate and bring equipment or instruments for procedures under the direction of clinical staff.
• Check instruments and equipment for needed repairs and liaise with technology management.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; discard soiled linen and trash; complete room set-up, including cleaning, bed turnover, and preparation of special procedure carts.
• Remove debris from floors, walls, equipment, and other surfaces using disinfectant and damp mops.
• Provide basic, hands-on patient care as requested by supervisor, including patient transport and ambulation.
• Provide general support to the department, including administrative tasks and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• May provide back-up support for Monitor Techs in designated departments (requires additional specialized training).

Requirements

• Certification for BLS is required.
• Skills and abilities typically attained with six months of healthcare experience.
• Excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.

Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including working in an acute care setting within the past twelve months as a Unit Aide in the specialty area.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Schedule

• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM