Unit Support Associate
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, providing a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Unit Support Associate. In this role, the successful candidate cleans and maintains a safe environment in assigned area and assists with activities necessary for effective functioning of the unit or department.
Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Transports patients, supplies, laboratory specimens, blood, and other items as directed
- Performs a variety of cleaning duties necessary to the orderly functioning of the respective unit or department
- Cleans all equipment related to the unit or department
- Responsible for garbage and trash disposal
- Maintains patient safety
- Responds to patient, family, and visitor needs in a timely fashion
- Maintains inventory of unit or department supplies in alignment with par levels
- Stocks and distributes supplies, instruments, and linens as appropriate
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 - 2 years in a hospital setting
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
Benefits
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package designed to support employees and their loved ones at any stage of life. Offerings include:
- Financial security benefits
- Generous time-off program
- Employee resource groups for peer support
- Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care
Pay
The salary range for this role is $24.60 - $24.60 hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.