CARE TEAM ASSOC-SUPPT

Shift: 9am-9:30pm Fri-Sun

Department: Transport Services

Salary Range: $14.00 to $21.18 based on experience;

Shift Differentials: $2/hour evenings, nights & weekend days; $4/hour weekend evening & nights;

Temporary Pay Incentive through 12/7/24: $2.50/hour

Union Bid Period: 9/18/24 - 9/24/24

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Care Team Associate. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to enhancing patient well-being through dedicated support, this role is for you. We seek a team-oriented professional who excels in both routine and high-pressure situations, providing essential support to our nursing and clinical staff. Your strong customer focus and ability to follow detailed instructions will be key as you contribute to a seamless patient care experience. Join us and be part of a team where your dedication and proactive approach will make a tangible difference in our patients' lives every day.

ABOUT MU HEALTHCARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in the transfer of patients from bed to

bed, stretcher or wheelchair.

Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the Care Team

Associate role.

Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as needed

in both routine and emergent situations.

Responsible for accurate and timely entry of information into computerized

bed-management system.

Transport patient via wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to destination. Includes

taking patients to tests, transfers and discharges.

Transfer infusion pumps from pole to wheelchair, stretcher, and bed; Ensure

equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, infusion pumps, etc. are

routinely cleaned and available for use; Retrieve, tag, and deliver broken

equipment to repair shop. Deliver equipment back to unit once repaired.

Supply and exchange medical gases throughout the facility as needed.

Perform routine cleaning and stocking of medical carts.

May function as an equipment and inventory technician who cleans, monitors, and

maintains routine respiratory care equipment throughout the hospital.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in

department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Strong customer orientation.

Strong team orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring

department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical

demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and

may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self

to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The

employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally

move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have

contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a

day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during

inclement weather will be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.