UNIT AIDE - POHA PACU

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking a Surgical Services Unit Aide to support patients and visitors under the direction of the Registered Nurse while maintaining unit cleanliness and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills, plus basic computer literacy and knowledge of sterile technique to assist OR staff and keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• BLS Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire.
• Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Models Covenant's Mission, Vision and Values in daily work.
• Assists patients and visitors under RN direction.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas in OR and storage rooms.
• Transports meds, equipment, blood, specimens and patients.
• Covers in-unit and unit-to-unit transfers and back-up secretarial tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

BLS Heartsaver

Medical/Surgical experience preferred

Job description

Overview

The Surgical Services Unit Aide will maintain a positive physical appearance of the unit by carrying out a variety of supportive tasks. He/She provides assistance with patients and visitors under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

The Surgical Services Unit Aide demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

Responsibilities

• Models Covenants Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our Promise of Caring and Commitment to Service.
• Has social contact with patients, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Maintains safe, clean work areas in storage rooms, OR rooms and work area.
• Assesses malfunctioning beds, stretchers and lights and initiates repair order to Engineering when unable to correct the problem.
• Empties soiled linen bags.
• Removes linens from stretchers/beds.
• Acts as back-up secretary, answers telephones, covers lunch and breaks for HUC.
• Performs in-unit and unit-to-unit transfers to appropriate patients.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Daily and weekly terminal cleaning of unit.
• Room turnover.
• Transports medications, equipment, blood, specimens and patients.
• Cleans and processes scopes and eye instruments
• Assists OR staff by holding patients using sterile technique.
• Replaces supplies, rotates stock and checks for outdated inventory

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• BLS Heartsaver required within 90 days of hire.
• Medical/Surgical experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Basic computer skills in certain Surgical Services areas.
• Understanding of sterile technique and O.R. protocol in certain areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong Customer Service skills.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
• Excellent time management to achieve maximum productivity.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate and precept new employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSIC AL DEMANDS

• Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time offto support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities