Unit Support Associate - Operating Room Job Hiram area,Georgia USA,Healthcare

locations

Paulding Hospital

time type

Full time

posted on Posted Yesterday

time left to apply

End Date:
October 12, 2026 (1 day left to apply)

job requisition idJR-76845

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking FT Day Unit Support Associate for the Operating Room

The Unit Support Associate functions under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Supervisor and/or Centralized Transport Manager to facilitate the safe and appropriate transportation of patients to and from the ED, Radiology, and Test/Procedure areas. Duties include, but are not limited to: cleaning of transportation equipment, proper handling of IV and O2 equipment, assisting with ambulation, stocking of supplies, verification of patient identification, use of scripting with patients, assisting with patients to and from imaging tables, use of AIDET, adherance to all policies.

The USA must be able to work in a fast paced environment, which requires multi-tasking activities and ongoing communication with the appropriate Nursing and/or Radiology personnel. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills.

In addition, the USA will assist with filing physician transcription/dictation in all patient's electronic medical record.

Core Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Transportation of patients

Proper verification of patient identification
Obtain TTR (ticket to ride), proper sign out of patient, proper notification of RN upon return
Proper movement and transport of patient
Verify that O2 and IVs are transported correctly
Ensure that proper handwashing and isolation technique is used
Utilizes proper body mechanics and lift equipment
Clean equipment h. Stock rooms as needed Associated task or activity

Department Responsibilities

Filing/populating medical records and physician transcription/dictation in patients electronic medical record.
Becomes familiar with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and is able to use it proficiently as a patient medical record.
Scans outside documentation into EMR as needed.

Excellence in Customer Service by partnering with health care team, patient and family

Protects rights and dignity of patient at all times
Maintains confidentiality
Answers telephone and call lights promptly, notifies appropriate individual of need for follow-up.
Resolves patient concerns e. Proactively offers assistance and comfort measures to patients and families
Present self in positive and professional manner and show sensitivity to concerns and needs of others
Provides patient care under the supervision of the Licensed staff
Provides basic patient care needs (ex. Hygiene, nutrition, elimination, physical comfort measures) as assigned
Assist members of health care team with care delivery as assigned

Team Work

Supports initiatives of the Health care team
Participates in department performance improvement initiatives
Transports patients to and from Radiation Oncology Dept, Inpatient floors and Emergency Dept. as needed.
d. Transports supplies, patient care supplies, linen, medications and equipment as assigned
Practices accountability

Communication

Uses effective written and oral communication skills with patients, staff, physicians, family and visitors
Uses safety communication techniques.
Communicates completion of assignment/duties to appropriate person
Communicates patient care concerns/problems/emergencies to the RN or appropriate staff member
Uses positive and respectful communication with all member of healthcare team, patients and families
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

HS degree or equivalent

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

BLS
- Basic Life Support or BLS-I
- Basic Life Support
- Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s): n/aRequired

Minimum Experience:

Prefer…