Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Food Service Associate PRN today with Heart Hospital of Austin. Job Summary and Qualifications Responsible for maintaining a clean supply of small equipment for production area and for maintaining a clean supply of dishes and utensils. Additional responsibilities include cleaning and sanitizing the meal delivery carts.GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Primary Duties Set up and breakdown the dish machine daily. Upkeep of dietary hand sinks, floors and trash. Sort and wash all dishes from cafeteria and patient rooms, utilizing prescribed infection control procedures. Record dish machine rinse temperatures at each meal washing service. Sort, scrub and disinfect all pots and pans utilizing prescribed infection control procedures. Follow directives on placement of clean dish, utensil and pan storage. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all chemical products used in the operation of the dish machine and in the cleaning procedures performed. Keep dish room, utility room and pot and pan room clean and orderly and free form standing water. Assist with assemble for tray line service. Deliver and retrieve delivery carts as needed. Clean and sanitize delivery carts. Perform assigned duties of this department according to the disaster plan. This position is not constantly exposed to airborne or blood borne pathogens or radiological or chemical hazards, other than those identified in the MSDS as common to a business office setting. However, upon entry into clinical areas, or in meeting with patients or their families, something that occurs regularly, this position may be exposed to various infectious diseases or other toxins. Professionalism Adheres to dress code, conduct and attendance policies. Accepts both positive and negative constructive feedback. Attends at least 80% of in-services and departmental meetings. Demonstrates a supportive/positive attitude toward the hospital and fellow employees - is a positive team member. Expresses self in an organized, comprehensive, articulate and concise manner. Initiative Develops specific work plans and due dates. Follows through on planned assignments within assigned timeframes. Effectively prioritizes assignments. Demonstrates a willingness to accept extra assignments. Adjusts to change, work pressures or different situations without undue stress. Demonstrates skill in developing improvements in work methods. Effective in cost control and resource utilization. Key Relationships Maintains positive relationships with internal customers. Is effective in interacting with and problem solving. Maintains positive relationships with external customers. Is effective in interacting with and problem solving. Proactive in meeting customer's needs. Responds promptly to customer needs or requests. Keeps Team Leader informed of problems, recommends solutions. Participates in education/development of peers and other staff Annual Requirements SDH Annual Education Attendance Requirements Adheres to Department Dress Code Code of Conduct Refresher Course Other Annual Competency Training (if applicable) BLS (if required) as per St. David's Healthcare policy ACLS (if required) as per St. David's Healthcare policy PALS (if required) as per St. David's Healthcare policyCOMPETENCIES EXPECTED AND EVALUATEDPerformance and behaviors must be aligned with and support the St. David's Healthcare Mission, Vision, Values and Goals. Mission: To provide exceptional care to every patient, every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness and personal pride. Vision: To be the finest care and service organization in the world. Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence Goals: Exceptional Care, Customer Loyalty and Financial Strength Employees are expected to follow: All hospital/departmental policies and procedures All service excellence programs (AIDET, Key Words/Key Times, Hourly Rounding, Bedside Shift Report, etc.) Ethics and Compliance Program Values Commitment Patient and Employee safety/security policies and protocols Comply with all requirements of employment (license/certification, annual education, vaccine preventable diseases/annual flu requirements)EDUCATION PREFERREDHigh School Graduate or equivalentLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREDFood handlers permit Benefits Heart Hospital of Austin, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral servicesTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absenceSavings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counselingEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of NursingAdditional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discountsLearn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Heart Hospital of Austin, a proud member of St. David's HealthCare, stands as a leading 72-bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, the hospital provides a comprehensive 24-hour emergency department to address urgent health needs. With innovative programs like the Executive Wellness Program and the Advanced Heart Failure Program, including cutting-edge therapies such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and the left ventricular assist device (LVAD), patients receive world-class treatment. Boasting six operating rooms-three of which are hybrid-alongside three catheterization labs and expert electrophysiology services, Heart Hospital of Austin is equipped to handle complex cardiovascular cases effectively. With an impressive track record as a 12-year recipient of Merative's (formerly PINC AI) 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award and recognition from Healthgrades as Texas's No. 1 cardiac program for six consecutive years, the hospital is a beacon of excellence. Additionally, it hosts one of the largest non-academic cardiovascular research programs globally, solidifying its commitment to advancing heart health for patients everywhere.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Food Service Associate PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. 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At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.