Hospital for Special Surgery · 3 months ago
Unit Assistant
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$30/hr - $30/hrHospital for Special Surgery is a top-ranked hospital specializing in orthopedics and rheumatology, known for its innovative and supportive environment. The Unit Assistant will play a critical role in the perioperative team by assisting with patient transportation, operating room turnover, and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provides support to the multidisciplinary health care team to maintain and promote the standards of care and safety
Provides assistance with transportation of patients, room turnover, equipment
Has knowledge of operating room set-ups for various surgical procedures
Maintains supplies at all times
Recognizes when equipment needs repair and follows up with appropriate personnel or department
Maintains a hazard-free environment by disposing of filled linen hampers and medical waste appropriately
Maintain sensitivity and awareness of cultural and religious diversity when addressing patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers
Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment
Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the hospital
Qualification
Required
GED or High School Diploma required
Ability prioritize workflow
Strong patient centered approach with emphasis on providing exemplary and world-class customer service
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent at multitasking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-motivated and proactive; a team player who knows how to think critically in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Active participant in seeking solutions to problems
Preferred
Hospital and/or operating room experience preferred
BLS/Heartsaver certification preferred
Benefits
Additional benefits consistent with the role
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
Founded in 1863
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Tara M. McCoy
Chief Executive Officer, HSS Florida
Bill Donato
Senior Advisor Supply Chain
Recent News
Crain's New York Business
2026-01-13
HospitalManagement.net
2026-01-13
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