Unit Coordinator - Pediatric Unit

Midland Health; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Health is seeking a dedicated patient support associate to assist hospital staff and care for adult and pediatric patients. The role emphasizes clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, physicians and team members, while promoting infection control and a safe environment.

The shift is full-time nights, 6:00pm–6:00am. Requires a high school diploma; an Associates degree and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows expected workflows and processes for patient and staff support.
• Demonstrates effective communication with patients, families, physicians and health care team members.
• Provide a safe environment with infection control practices and AED readiness.
• Demonstrates professionalism and participates in orientation of new team members.

Skills

Communication

Infection control

AED readiness

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree preferred

Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the support of all hospital staff, adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time, Nights, 6:00pm-6:00am

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Follows expected workflows and processes set up for the delivery of support to patients and staff.
• Demonstrates positive effective communication, including education with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and professional communications skills.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including handwashing, and adherence to infection control policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism including current AED’s and other competencies, following dress code policies, participation in orientation of new team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree preferred
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.