Unit Secretary/ED Tech / Emergency / PRN

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary/ED Tech who will perform administrative duties and assist in patient care within the Emergency Department. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and BCLS certification, providing a chance to grow in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• BCLS certification needed within three months of employment.
• Basic computer skills important.

Responsibilities

• Perform organizational and administrative functions.
• Provide care in the Emergency Department.
• Communicate effectively with staff and patients.

Skills

Basic computer application skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BCLS certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

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Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs a variety of organizational, administrative, communication functions and also provides care within scope of practice and hospital policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served within the Emergency Department, incorporating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life-span.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs a variety of organizational, administrative, communication functions and also provides care within scope of practice and hospital policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served within the Emergency Department, incorporating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life-span.

Required:

Education and Credentials:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer application skills.
• BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.
• Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing) Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services. Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within six months of employment date.
  
  

Preferred:

May perform Phlebotomy if certified.

Required:

Work Experience:

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Preferred:

ABOUT US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

• North Carolina’s first and only 5-time Magnet recipient for nursing excellence
• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
  
  

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medica Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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