Unit Secretary/Patient Care Tech - Mother Baby Unit

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary/Patient Care Tech for the Mother Baby Unit at Liberty Hospital Medical Plaza East. The role combines patient care with clerical and unit support tasks under nursing supervision.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, securing equipment, IV pumps, data entry, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Requires BLS and relevant patient care experience with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or be enrolled in a program
• CNA license or completed unlicensed personnel training
• Documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses or EMT/MA/surgical tech training
• Minimum 18 months in a relevant patient care role
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 14 days

Responsibilities

• Prepare for admissions, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump, bed zeroing and updating white boards.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and proper infection control practices.
• Record vitals, nutrition assistance, weight, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar, intake/output.
• Answer call lights promptly and communicate with nurse/shift coordinator.
• Enter orders/charges accurately into the computer system.
• Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Support plan of care under nurse direction and reinforce patient teaching.
• Demonstrate professional, clinical and technical competencies for the unit.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CNA License or equivalent

Emergency Medical Technician / Medical Assistant training

18+ months patient care experience

Job description

Unit Secretary/Patient Care Tech - Mother Baby Unit

Job ID: R-51674 Job Type: Full time Site Location: Liberty Hospital Medical Plaza East Work Shift: Nights - Full Time

Position Summary / Career Interest

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Tech is cross-trained in the role of Unit Secretary and Unit Assistant/Nurse Tech. Based on the needs of the department, responsibilities are a combination of providing direct patient care and technical assistance to the nurse and performing a variety of computer, clerical, scheduling and supply functions necessary for the operation of the unit. The Patient Care Tech must have excellent communication skills. It is imperative that they are able to communicate effectively using tact and sensitivity. He/she must be self motivated and able to work and make decisions with limited supervision , keeping others appropriately informed. It is important to have a strong knowledge of emergency procedures and be able to stay calm in stressful situations. The Patient Care Tech practices within the organizational/departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs all duties both clinical and non-clinical to prepare for admission, transfers and discharges including securing IV pump, zeroing bed and updating white board with current information.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, changing out sharps containers, keeping hallways clear, and wiping down desk/nurses station. Upon discharge, clean white board, strip bed, remove equipment/supplies and properly store them.
• Maintains standards of care when completing and documenting daily duties, such as: hygiene, vital signs, nutritional assistance, weight/height, ambulation, fingerstick blood sugar and measuring intake and output. Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated.
• Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques. Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate staff person maintaining confidentiality.
• Introduces self to patient and family upon arrival to room. Communicates appropriate information to nurse and/or shift coordinator in a timely manner, i.e., physician phone calls, stat orders, critical results, patient needs, etc.
• Uses technology appropriately, whether entering data or securing data from the computer system. Accurately enters orders and charges into the computer system as appropriate.
• Managing one's own time and the time of others. Able to prioritize tasks. Self motivated and able to make appropriate decisions regarding patient care.
• Contributes to the plan of care under the direction of the nurse by following the patient safety goals of fall risk and skin monitoring. Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by the nurse.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED OR be currently enrolled in a high school or GED program
• AND one of the following:
• Hold a CNA license or have completed an unlicensed personnel training program
• Have documentation of fundamentals of nursing courses
• Has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medical assistant, or surgical technician
• Have a minimum of 18 months in a relevant patient care role

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.