Unit Assistant - FT - 12-8

Hospital for Special Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital for Special Surgery is seeking a Unit Assistant to support the perioperative team in a fast-paced hospital setting in New York, NY. The role involves assisting with patient transportation, OR turnover, and the delivery of equipment and supplies to ensure smooth operations.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and BLS/Heart Saver certification, with prior hospital or operating room experience preferred.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Hospital and/or operating room experience preferred.
• BLS/Heart saver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to the multidisciplinary health care team to maintain and promote the standards of care and safety.
• Assists with transportation of patients, room turnover, and equipment.
• Maintains supplies at all times and ensures a hazard-free environment.

Skills

Prioritize workflow

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

## Unit Assistant - FT - 12-8Applylocations: New York, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR2026-105780**How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever.**Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.**Emp Status**Regular Full time**Work Shift****Compensation Range**The base pay scale for this position is $31.74 - $32.69. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.# **What you will be doing**Job Description**How you move is why we’re here. Now more than ever.**Get back to what you need and love to do.The possibilities are endless...Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.If this describes you then let’s talk!HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by *U.S. News & World Report*. As a recipient of the *Magnet* Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.**Unit Assistant****FT****12-8**As an integral member of perioperative team, the successful Unit Assistant candidate provides assistance with transportation of patients, operating room turnover, delivery of equipment, and related items. Unit Assistants provide key support to the perioperative service.**Responsibilities*** Provides support to the multidisciplinary health care team to maintain and promote the standards of care and safety.* Provides assistance with transportation of patients, room turnover, equipment* Has knowledge of operating room set-ups for various surgical procedures* Maintains supplies at all times* Recognizes when equipment needs repair and follows up with appropriate personnel or department* Maintains a hazard-free environment by disposing of filled linen hampers and medical waste appropriately* Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers* Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment* Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital**Minimum Requirements*** GED or High School Diploma required* Hospital and/or operating room experience preferred* BLS/Heart saver certification required**Essential Qualifications*** Ability prioritize workflow* Strong patient centered approach with emphasis on providing exemplary and world-class customer service* Meticulous attention to detail* Excellent at multitasking* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment* Active participant in seeking solutions to problems**Non-Discrimination Policy** Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.