Unit Tech- PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Unit Tech/Monitor Tech in Lake Charles, Louisiana. This role involves organization and clerical activities for the nursing unit, where effective communication with patients and staff is vital.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate strong clerical and computer skills. Responsibilities include maintaining order in the nurses' station and participation in quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Competency in using technology and computers for patient charting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit tasks effectively and timely.
• Order supplies and maintain the nurses' station.
• Document data legibly according to hospital policy.
• Participate in implementing the PI plan for quality improvement.

Skills

Clerical skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Overview

The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the nursing unit.

Supervision

Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• Utilizes equipment appropriately (printer, computer, telephone, fax machine, etc).
• 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.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking. Bending, stooping, and lifting is minimal.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Normal hearing or the use of adaptive hearing devices to enhance hearing required.
• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities.
• Must be able to sit and utilize PC for long periods of time.
• Good manual dexterity required for keyboard activities.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Information

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those stated in this description.