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Children's Hospital Colorado Unit Assistant in Aurora, Colorado
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Job ID89395
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the nation's top 10 pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Unit Assistant (Clinical Technician) is responsible for providing non-clinical operational support to a patient care unit under supervision. Responsible for the overall cleaning, transport and management of patient related equipment and pumps utilized during patient care in assigned Clinical unit(s).In support of assigned departments, acts as liaison for all equipment replenishment needs, recall management, equipment, and associated product conversions, and organization and labeling of equipment within the clean/soiled utility locations in their areas of assigned responsibi The main focus of this position will be working with our Lower-Level Disinfection Team to clean the feeding pumps after a patient has been discharged. Some additional duties would include stocking supplies, place nourishment orders, stock linen, etc. The duties may change in the future, but I wanted to be transparent before moving your application forward.
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Department Name: NICU Job Status: Fulltime Shift: TBD - Weekend and Holiday Requirements
Qualifications
Education:High school diploma, or equivalency
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE No Direct Patient Care An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. 1. Conducts care, cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and inventory of equipment, and supplies within storage areas, in-patient rooms and/or family/visitor areas as directed. 2. Supports maintenance of equipment by reporting maintenance needs and transferring equipment to appropriate place for repair and maintenance. Documents equipment related problems or damage. 3. Adheres to all infection control policies and safety guidelines in support of patient safety. Communicates safety concerns to appropriate team members and/or team leaders. 4. Provides customer service support to patient and families while completing daily activities such as cleaning p tient rooms. Assistance physicians, and internal team members by responding to equipment and supply requests. 5. Reviews and identifies supplies to be ordered to support clinical and non-clinical practices. 6. Performs low level disinfection and distribution of patient care related equipment 7. Maintains pre-established PAR/Supply Levels for assigned department, based on established metrics, utilization data and review schedule. 8. Conducts inventory of instruments, equipment and supplies and assists with annual physical inventories. 9. Follows established processes associated with Inventory Management, Bio-med, or other departments.