Unit Support Aide

Job Description

The Unit Support Aide is an active participant of the health care team who is responsible for a variety of activities related to the transportation of patients, equipment and supplies. Performs interdepartmental errands and other related duties as needed within the Materials Management Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Transports patients to and from clinical, ancillary and support areas via wheelchair, stretcher and Patient bed. This includes the transport of patients with oxygen tanks, intravenous pumps, drips and special equipment. Assists clinical staff with the transferring of patients to/from beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs safely.
• Collections specimens, orders, requisitions and equipment and deliver items to appropriate destination.
• Maintains equipment and report malfunctions immediately to the appropriate person.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality
• Maintains supplies for precaution carts on daily basis and restocks to maintain accurate par levels for all supplies.
• Transports patients for admission, testing, transfers and discharges.
• Retrieves equipment, delivers and maintains stretchers, wheelchairs, infusion pumps and precaution carts.
• Delivers medications from the pharmacy as routinely scheduled.
• Performs the duties of a storeroom clerk as needed: answering phones, delivering supplies, processing incoming stock and coverage for after business hours to include holidays.
• Brings environmental safety concerns to attention of appropriate individuals.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

• At times and when directed, may provide guidance and support to others while acting as a resource, trainer and/or preceptor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills

• Must possess verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and courteously with a diverse group of professional and non-professional members of the health care team, patients and family/significant others.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Required Licenses: Maintains AHA Heartsaver AED or BLS.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

• Provide care to patients, including lifting, moving, and assisting. Regular standing, bending, walking and lifting.

Work Environment

• Unit Support Aides are exposed to both biologic and chemical hazards. Proper use of personal protective equipment is required.

Age-Specific Criteria

• Patient care provider
• Patient Care Provided For: Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric

Pay Range

• $17.00 – $22.88