Unit Care Tech

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Nights, 7pm-8:30amCategory: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)Posting #: 1011901Employee Type: Part-TimePosition SummaryThis position performs a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse. In addition, this position performs a variety of clerical and customer service support functions for a patient care unit/department to provide for the timely sharing of information, communication and order entry to appropriate sources.Position DutiesAs directed and supervised by a healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of the patient chart. Performs a variety of patient chart maintenance activities to provide for ready availability and accessibility to data.As directed and supervised by a healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment; photocopies and files documents as requested to provide for efficient unit operations.Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.Performs a variety of activities to provide for ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment; assists in performance of a variety of related tasks and functions as needed.Greets patients, families, visitors, and care team members to the unit; answers telephone and call lights as appropriate and responds to inquiries both in person and via telephone; provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.Assembles patient charts for new admissions and enters admission orders and demographic data as needed to provide for timely and complete patient record for efficient patient care and financial processes.Maintains and updates orders to chart; transfers charts with patient and discharge charts to Health Information Management department. Updates chart locator database to ensure accurate information.Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.J-18808-Ljbffr