Unit Care Technician
About The Position
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital seeks a Unit Care Technician for its Pediatrics department. The role renders direct and indirect patient care under the direction of appropriate licensed personnel. It facilitates care to meet patients’ daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support, coordinating activities, and communicating effectively. The technician provides personal self-care and activity programs to patients and contributes to the operation of the unit. The position is responsible for completing unit competency assessments and, if appropriate, the annual education review.
Requirements
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of office systems, practices, and equipment.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
- Ability to use correct grammar and spelling.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of nursing school.
- EMT, CNA, or Medical Assistant certification.
- Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry.
- Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
- One year of customer service experience in a healthcare setting, or one year of clerical experience in a healthcare setting, or one year of patient care experience.
Responsibilities
- Render direct and indirect patient care under the direction of appropriate licensed personnel.
- Facilitate care to meet patients’ daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support.
- Coordinate activities and communicate effectively.
- Provide personal self-care and activity programs to patients.
- Contribute to the operation of the unit.
- Complete unit competency assessments and, if appropriate, the annual education review.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
