Unit Tech & Monitor Tech — Nursing Unit Support

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is committed to investing in the excellence of our employees by providing competitive compensation, professional growth, and exceptional benefits. We strive to foster an employee-focused culture.

This role supports nursing operations on the unit and contributes to patient safety and data integrity. The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech works under nursing leadership, communicates with patients and staff, maintains supplies, and ensures accurate charting and data handling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS-CPR certification 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.
• Actively participates in implementation of PI plan.
• Employees in positions involving patient charting and related functions must possess competency in use of technology and computers.
• 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.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS-CPR certified

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is committed to investing in the excellence of our employees by providing competitive compensation, professional growth, and exceptional benefits. We strive to foster an employee-focused culture.

This role supports nursing operations on the unit and contributes to patient safety and data integrity. The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech works under nursing leadership, communicates with patients and staff, maintains supplies, and ensures accurate charting and data handling