Unit Secretary/PCT - ICU

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Unit Secretary / Patient Care Technician to assist the Registered Nurse in delivering quality patient care and to handle clerical duties. The role involves communicating with patients, visitors, and staff, with ongoing competency assessments and age-specific care criteria.

On-call duties are required and employees will receive education through LMHS orientation. Previous unit secretary or PCT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education in medical terminology and clerical skills preferred.
• Must successfully complete LMHS Sec/PCT orientation program and demonstrate competency.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a partner to the Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care and perform clerical tasks.
• Communicates with patients, visitors, and personnel; on-call and age-specific care are expected.

Skills

Customer service

Patience and tact under stress

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

EMR experience

Print and write legibly

Mathematical calculations

Education

Medical terminology education preferred

Clerical skills education preferred

LMHS orientation program completion

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Hours/Pay Period: 12 hours per pay period

On Call Requirement: Yes

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, and policies and procedures the Unit Secretary / Patient Care Technician functions as a partner to the Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care. In addition, the Unit Secretary/PCT, communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, and personnel, and performs clerical tasks as requested. The necessary education to meet the essential job functions will be provided on an as needed basis. Competency will be assessed on an ongoing basis. This job is measured with age specific criteria.

Education

Additional education in medical terminology and/or clerical skills is preferred. Must successfully complete LMHS Sec/PCT orientation program and demonstrate competency on all skills.

Licensure/Certification

Current BLS required or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Must prove successful completion of an approved nurse aide training and competency program; OR
Actively registered as an STNA in the State of Ohio (preferred); OR
As an RN student, have completed 2nd quarter or 1st semester clinicals in a Nursing Associate’s Degree or diploma program or be a 2nd year student in a B.S.N program; OR
As an LPN student, have completed 2nd quarter or 1st semester clinicals in a Licensed Practical Nurse Training Program.

Experience

Previous experience as a Patient Care Tech or Unit Secretary is preferred.

Skills

Must have excellent “customer service” skills, including the ability to exhibit patience and tact with all constituents including physicians, patients and associates. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes, be cooperative and collaborative, and have the documented ability to work with speed and proficiency while under stress. Must have basic computer skills and EMR (electronic medical records) experience. Must be able to print and write legibly and accurately. Possess the ability to calculate simple mathematics and follow instructions.