Unit Tech – PRN

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a Unit Tech/Monitor Tech to organize and perform clerical tasks on the nursing unit under supervision of the Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse. The role supports patient flow, equipment cleanliness, stock, and data entry while maintaining a safe, efficient unit.

Responsibilities include preparing ready rooms for deliveries and surgeries, stocking meds and supplies, ordering items, documenting accurately, and participating in the unit PI plan to improve operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and communicates ready rooms for labor C-section undelivered and surgical patients.
• Maintains cleanliness of the unit and equipment.
• Stocks medication room infant cribs and epidural carts with supplies.
• Communicates with patients, visitors and staff in a timely manner.
• Performs unit tasks efficiently and accurately in computer and clerical work.
• Documents legibly according to hospital policy.
• Participates in implementation of PI plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Patient safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Unit TechMonitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the nursing unitSUPERVISION Reports directly to Nurse Manager andor Charge Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Sets up and communicates ready rooms for labor C section undelivered and surgical patients.
• Works together with nursing assistant nurse ob tech to maintain cleanliness of the unit to include cleaning equipment for patient use.
• Stock medication room infant cribs and epidural carts as needed with supplies.
• 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 suggestionsrecommendations for improved operations.
• Follows established hospitaldepartment safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patientsindividuals bring to interactions

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

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High School DiplomaGED

Physical Demands

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 requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

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