Unit Aide

Banner Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Unit Aide to support the operating room by turnover, restocking linens, and supplies. The role includes patient transport, equipment handling, and maintaining a clean, safe environment in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM. BSS offers registry/per diem opportunities with benefits and a day differential where applicable; orientation and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Six months of healthcare experience or more.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Registry/Travel roles require at least one year in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the unit; ensure accessibility for staff.
• Transport patients and supplies as needed; assist with room setup and turnover.
• Clean, stock, and prepare patient care areas and equipment per procedure.
• Provide basic patient transport and ambulation support as directed.
• Assist with administrative tasks and greet patients and visitors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Human relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Unit AideApplylocations: Banner Staffing Svcs Mesa (525 W Brown Rd): Banner Desert Med Ctr (1400 S Dobson Rd)time type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R4447869**Primary City/State:**Mesa, Arizona**Department Name:**Banner Staffing Services-AZ**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical CareAdditional Job DescriptionGreat careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today.Join our team as a Unit Aide and play a key role in supporting surgical care! In this position, you’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and ready environment in the Operating Room by turning over rooms between procedures, restocking linens and essential supplies. You’ll also assist with transporting patients and supplies as needed, making you an important part of the surgical team’s success.**Schedule:****Saturday & Sunday 6:30AM -7:00PM**Enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential when applicable.Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:Competitive wagesPaid orientationFlexible Schedules (select positions)Fewer Shifts CancelledWeekly pay403(b) Pre-tax retirementEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee wellness programDiscount Entertainment ticketsRestaurant/Shopping discountsAuto Purchase PlanRegistry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for collection, inventory, cleaning and distribution of medical supplies and patient care equipment for the unit. This position is also responsible for miscellaneous tasks such as transporting patients and supplies, and may include transporting health records, lab specimens and equipment to other areas. This position may provide basic, hands-on, patient care as requested by supervisor. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Inventories, orders, replenishes, and disperses supplies within the department, ensuring all areas and carts are appropriately stocked and the supplies are readily accessible to the clinical staff. Assists with transportation, delivery, and pick-up of supplies, health records, lab specimens, and/or equipment. Rotates and inventories stock to ensure sterile packaging integrity and current expiration dates. Monitors utilization and recommends changes as appropriate. Maintains quality records of various department equipment, supplies, storage areas, etc. 2. Maintains unit equipment, instruments and trays in accordance with department policy. Cleans, sorts, assembles equipment, instruments and/or trays according to standard set-up and replaces in designated areas, ensuring they are readily accessible. Responsible for finding and bringing equipment or instruments for procedures, under the direction of the clinical staff. May check instruments and equipment, as assigned, to see if they need repair and liaison with technology management. 3. Maintains clean and safe work environment and discards soiled linen and trash. Completes room set-up which may include comprehensive cleaning, bed turnover and preparation of special procedure carts. Remove debris from floors, walls, equipment and other surfaces using disinfectant, damp mops etc. 4. Provides basic, hands-on, patient care as requested by supervisor, including but not limited to patient transport and ambulation. 5. May provide general support to the department, including performing administrative tasks and greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel. May provide back-up support for Monitor Techs in designated departments – this will require additional specialized training provided by the department. 6. This position works under local supervision and has responsibility for assigned unit only. Incumbents work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment with a strong focus on customer service. Interacts with staff at all levels throughout the facility. Customers are patients, families, physicians, unit staff, case managers, patient service staff and medical records staff. Interacts with a wide variety of external customers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Certification for BLS is required. Requires skills and abilities typically attained with six months of healthcare experience. Must possess excellent organizational skills, as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology is required. Banner Registry and Travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past twelve months as a Unit Aide in the specialty area. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge of patient related supplies, materials, equipment and aseptic techniques are preferred. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.**EEO Statement:**EEO/Disabled/Veterans