Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary - Behavioral Health Swedish Hospital -Evening Shift
About The Position
This position involves dual responsibilities as a Patient Care Technician and a Unit Secretary within the Behavioral Health unit at Swedish Hospital. As a Patient Care Technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will perform patient care tasks and procedures to ensure the comfort and safety of patients. As a Unit Secretary, you will provide essential clerical support to the nursing unit, including transcribing physician orders, scheduling diagnostic tests, maintaining patient charts, answering phones, and relaying messages. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and follow directions effectively. A high school level of communication and math skills is necessary, and successful completion of an in-depth orientation regarding patient care skills is required.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation is preferred.
- Currently CNA is required.
- Successful completion of care Companion Course within six months of hire when course is required by the department.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize, ability to receive and follow through on directions.
- Required to attend in depth orientation regarding patient care skill tasks.
- High school level of communication and/or math skills prior to hire.
- Current CPR certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- Computer training and medical terminology.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care tasks and procedures necessary to provide for the care, comfort and safety of patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Provide clerical support for the assigned nursing unit or department.
- Transcribe physicians’ orders and enter them into the computer.
- Schedule diagnostic tests and therapies for patients.
- Assemble and maintain patients’ charts.
- Answer telephone and intercom calls.
- Provide routine information and relay calls and messages.
Benefits
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
