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Summary
This is a split shift position 2 days/ 1 night
Job Description:
Job Title: Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Unit Secretary
This is a split shift position 2 days/ 1 night
Full Time (3days x 12-hour shifts)
Tele 4 is a 10-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke, CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.
Tele 3 is a 22-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.
Job Description:
Monitor Tech/Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Unit Secretary
Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the PCT/Unit Secretary provides direct and indirect patient care. In addition, unit secretaries play a vital role in maintaining efficient operations within hospital units by providing administrative support and ensuring effective communication between staff and patients.
- Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to: Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
- Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
- Records patient intake and output (I & O).
- Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Assist patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
- Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient’s nurse.
- Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as needed.
- Escort or transport patients to various hospital locations while maintaining patient safety.
- Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as directed.
- Answers signal lights, bells, or intercom system immediately to determine patients’ needs and assures needs are addressed in a timely manner. Accesses additional assistance as indicated to meet patient needs.
- Ensures positive customer relations interactions.
- Responds promptly to customer needs, both patient and visitors
- Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner.
Requirements:
- Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match