PCT- Unit Secretary - Nights

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
The Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs. They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary's duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements. An effective Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members. Handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000776 COL - 6H STU (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Job Description

Entity/Organization:  MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)

FLSA: Hourly, Full Time, three 12-hr shifts per week

Job summary: The Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs. They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary's duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements. An effective Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members. Handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.

Required License Certification and Registration: Basic Life Support required upon hire. Thereafter, must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. One year of patient care work experience in a health care facility or Certified Nursing Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized

• Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming, etc.)

• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition

• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatments

• Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies, linen is clean

• Assist patients with particular issues or needs

• Provide appropriate emotional support

• Place patient on cardiac monitor

• Empty drains, ostomies, foley bags

• Perform blood sugar checks

• Assist with other duties assigned by the department leader

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs.