Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Operating Room

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

9d • $16 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center's Operating Room is hiring a Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech to perform secretarial and clerical duties while serving as a communication center for the nursing unit. The role also performs patient-care procedures and support tasks under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed provider, operates patient monitoring systems, and uses the electronic medical record at the level required by the position. The position is supervised by the Charge Nurse and/or Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager.

The role supports patient care and the operation of the unit through patient monitoring, documentation, transport, preparation for surgery, equipment and supply coordination, sterile processing support, and assistance with activities of daily living. Some procedures are performed only in CDS Emergency Departments and PresNows, or only after appropriate training, direct supervision, and competency validation.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• BLS (AHA Healthcare Provider) certification at the time of hire.
• Maintain current certifications in required emergency response training.
• Complete organizational, Department of Nursing, and department-specific competency training and requirements within the specified timeframe.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training in basic patient care, such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or nursing student who has completed a skills lab.
• At least 6 months of experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct customers courteously and promote accurate, timely communication within the unit.
• Answer telephones, process information, redirect calls, take messages, file, and copy.
• Monitor patients, collect information and vital signs, and document observations and actions in patient records.
• Transport patients and deliver specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology, and Pathology; transport x-rays, blood, and equipment.
• Perform peripheral intravenous therapy line insertion in CDS Emergency Departments and PresNows only, and remove non-medicated peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the direction of a licensed provider.
• Perform phlebotomy after appropriate training.
• Apply fiberglass splints, casts, and traction devices; perform bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, glucometry, and urinalysis.
• Scrub and suture wounds under the direction of a licensed provider in CDS Emergency Departments and PresNows only.
• Perform wound care and dressing changes, prepare patients for surgery, and assist nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
• Remove gastric and urethral tubes under direct nursing supervision, when applicable, and only after adequate training; perform enemas and pericare.
• Perform other skills under the direction of a nurse or provider and after competency validation.
• Coordinate and maintain designated equipment, supply, and sterile processing systems; operate patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs.
• Use the Electronic Medical Record at the skill level appropriate to the role and Unit Secretary responsibilities.
• Maintain cleanliness of nutrition areas and the general unit; clean and store equipment, empty trash, linen bags, and sharps containers, and ready rooms for the next patient.
• Stock medical supplies, linens, and paper goods; inventory equipment and process broken equipment as directed.
• Support patients' nutritional well-being through tray delivery, setup assistance, feeding assistance as needed, and accurate recording of consumption.
• Administer oxygen under the direction of a licensed nurse; assist patients with portable or wall oxygen and ensure proper storage of E cylinders.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, walking, shaving, mouth care, foot care, and other hygiene needs.
• Organize care to contribute to team quality and communicate relevant information during end-of-shift summation.
• May assist at other CDS Emergency Departments based on operational needs, individual competency, and organizational staffing policies.
• Demonstrate and role-model CARES behaviors: Continuous learning, Accountability, Respecting and Responding, ensuring an Environment of health, and obtaining Superior outcomes.
• Support organizational and service-line business objectives by providing standardized, evidence-based care that contributes to optimal outcomes and patient experiences.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED