Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary - SRNA Certification Required

Baptist Healthcare System•Richmond, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Unit Secretary role provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member. This role emphasizes excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of each individual. Unit secretaries are vital in maintaining efficient hospital unit operations by providing administrative support and ensuring effective communication between staff and patients. Responsibilities include assisting nursing with cardiac monitoring, care and maintenance of cardiac equipment, and performing direct patient care tasks such as assisting with personal hygiene, bowel and bladder functions, recording intake and output, collecting specimens, assisting with patient activity and repositioning, and communicating pertinent patient information to the nurse. The role also focuses on ensuring positive customer relations and responding promptly to the needs of patients and visitors.

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)

Nice To Haves

1 year Cardiac Monitor Experience

Responsibilities

Assisting nursing with cardiac monitoring of patients with cardiac monitoring orders.
Care and maintenance of cardiac equipment.
Assists patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
Assists patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
Records patient intake and output (I & O).
Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
Assists 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.
Ensures positive customer relations interactions.
Responds promptly to customer needs, both patient and visitor.
Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner.