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Patient Care Technician-Unit Secretary - AP4 Med/Surg/Tele - Days

Endeavor Health, Chicago, IL, United States


Patient Care Technician

Unit Secretary - AP4 Med/Surg/Tele

Hourly Pay Range: $18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
Sign on bonus: None
Location: Swedish Hospital, Chicago
Full Time (36 hours per week)
Hours: Days (7a-7p); rotating weekends and holidays required
Required Travel: Float to other inpatient units as needed
What You Will Do:
The Patient Care Technician-Unit Secretary provides clinical and secretarial support for the Nursing Unit. This role assists the Nurse Manager and Unit Charge Nurse in maintaining efficient function of the unit in carrying out patient care and other related duties.
This role performs tasks related to the functioning of the Nursing Unit and the provision of patient care under the direction of the Charge or Resource Nurse. They promote positive public relations through courteous interactions with patients, families, staff and physicians.
Answers the unit phone in a polite manner identifying self and unit.
Performs secretarial duties for the nursing unit including but not limited to admitting patients to the unit census; greeting families and visitors and directing them to the patient room during visiting hours, ordering supplies and equipment as directed, assisting the charge nurse in preparing nurse assignments for the oncoming shift.
Assists in orientation of new Patient Care Technician-Unit Secretaries to the unit.
May be reassigned to another area or asked to function as a Unit Secretary as needed.
Performs cardiac monitoring duties if trained as a monitor tech as directed by the Charge RN or Manager.
Is expected to answer call lights by manager or Charge Nurse.
What You Will Need:
CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation
American Heart Association CPR Certification
High school graduate or equivalent
Ability to interact effectively with others
Ability to uphold confidentiality standards appropriately
Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed
One year Nursing Assistant experience or comparable experience preferred.
Secretarial and computer knowledge is desirable; computer entry, and simple math.
Ability to effectively handle stress
Ability to handle confidentiality appropriately
Benefits:
Premium pay for eligible employees
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounted parking at designated location
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities