Unit Tech- PRN Weekends

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the nursing unit. This role involves communicating appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff, performing unit tasks effectively, and demonstrating accuracy in computer and clerical skills. The position also includes gathering and distributing clinical data, ordering supplies, maintaining the nurses' station, and documenting legibly. Employees are expected to utilize equipment appropriately, participate in the implementation of the PI plan, and demonstrate competency in technology and computer use. Additionally, the role requires an awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals, making suggestions for improved operations, and following established safety policies. Understanding and responding to cultural variables in interactions is also a key aspect of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Competency in use of technology and computers
• Normal hearing or the use of adaptive hearing devices to enhance hearing required.
• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
• Must be able to sit and utilize PC for long periods of time.
• Good manual dexterity required for keyboard activities.
• Ability to do shift work as required.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Nurse Manager or the Charge Nurse.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff, in a timely and efficient manner.
• Performs unit tasks in an effective and timely manner.
• Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in computer and clerical skills.
• Gathers and distributes clinical data as assigned.
• Orders supplies and maintains nurses' station in an orderly, neat manner.
• Documents legibly according to hospital policy.
• Utilizes equipment appropriately (printer, computer, telephone, fax machine, etc).
• Actively participates in implementation of PI plan.
• Assist with ordering and organization of supplies.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementing the unit PI plan.
• Demonstrates an awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees.
• Contributions are valued, growth is nurtured, and success is celebrated.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED