Unit Tech - Full Time - 7a-3p M-F
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 must be competent in using technology and computers for charting and related functions. The role also requires participation in the unit's PI plan, awareness of National Patient Safety Goals, and making suggestions for improved operations. Understanding and responding to cultural variables in interactions is also a key aspect of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must maintain current BLS Certification
- Competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
- 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).
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
