Unit Associate I - Per Diem, Days 7am-3pm, Gagnon 5 Non-Invasive Cardiac, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center

Responsible for assisting a Registered Nurse/patient care team in providing a variety of nutritional, clinical and transportation services and activities to promote patient comfort and satisfaction. Contributes to a positive work environment as an active team member with a commitment to learning and skill development.


Principal Accountabilities:


1. Maintaining inventory supply and stocking units according to established procedures and standards. 
2. Transporting patients and equipment. Delivering records and specimens. 
3. Assisting nursing and medical personnel in delegated direct/indirect patient care activities.
4. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required:
1. HS Diploma or equivalent. 
2. Minimum 6 months of steady work history.

Preferred:
1. Knowledge of and familiarity with hospital equipment, supplies and procedures with prior experience as a Unit Associate 
2. Ability to identify clinical and environmental emergency/urgent situations and to follow established procedures. 
3. Highly effective interpersonal communication skills to interface with inter-professional staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital employees.