Unit Clerk/PCT - 3T - Full Time - 1st Shift

ephraimmcdowell; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Health seeks a Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk to support patient care under licensed staff within the nursing practice model. The role emphasizes communication across departments, accurate record-keeping, and a focus on family-centered care.

The incumbent will participate in shared nursing leadership to promote positive patient outcomes, uphold FIRSt values, and ensure safety and compassion in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills.
• One-year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of licensed staff.
• Serve as a liaison between departments ensuring communication and accurate records.
• Adhere to the nursing professional practice model and uphold patient safety and quality.
• Participate in shared nursing leadership to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support patient and family centered care with compassion and professionalism.
• Demonstrate the F.I.R.S.T. values in daily work and interactions.
• Ability to move/position patients as required and comply with safety protocols.

Skills

computer skills

Job description

The Patient Care Technician/Unit Clerk provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between other departments ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Works in a well-lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods in a stationary, traversing, and positioning oneself to move heavy objects. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and anti-neoplastic agents. Must be able to move 50 lb. independently. May work all shifts, some weekends and overtime.

CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:

Patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other health care providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and hospital support services.

EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

(See skills check list)

Must have computer skills.

One-year experience preferred.