Med/Surg Unit Tech/Clerk - Part Time

Unit Technician/Clerk

The Unit Technician/Clerk, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, administers basic nursing care to patients and performs related tasks necessary to the functioning nursing unit. The Unit Technician/Clerk assists in maintaining an environment that is prepared for effective patient care.

Job Status:

• Part Time, 48 hours per pay period, Night shift 7p-7a
• Part Time, 48 hours per pay period, Day shift, 7a-7p

Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:

1. High School Graduate or equivalent.
2. Current BLS certification, or within 6 months of hire.
3. Registered Nurse Aide (CENA) in the State of MI or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with successful completion of a nursing fundamentals course. Must provide evidence of current nursing program enrollment on an annual basis. Additional certifications considered (based on departmental requirements) may include: EMT/Medical First Responder, Medical Assistant, LPN. Those with equivalent work experience and or equivalent training may also be considered.
4. Ability to successfully complete the general orientation.
5. Ability to successfully complete the unit competency inventory/staff development plan.
6. Able to read, write, and speak the English language effectively.
7. Computer knowledge and experience required.

Critical Demands of the Job:

1. Ability to lift floor to waist level 15 lbs.
2. Ability to lift waist level and above 10 lbs.
3. Ability to carry objects up to 50 lbs.
4. Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Frequent and prolonged standing and walking.
7. Frequent bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and reaching forward.

Working Conditions:

1. Work performed in a pleasant, progressive, acute care environment committed to family centered care.
2. Must be able to move from one task to another in an efficient manner.
3. Must be able to use time efficiently.
4. Unpredictable mealtimes. Breaks and lunches are scheduled around patient needs.
5. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens or other infectious diseases.
6. Must be able to tolerate wearing protective gear (including, but not limited to, barrier gloves, moisture impervious lab coats, protective eyewear, and face shields).
7. Workload may be unpredictably high at times.

Perks or Benefits:

• Benefits including medical, dental, and vision available to you and your dependents
• FSA/DCRA
• 401k/Roth, Financial Wellness Benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off plan (PTO)
• Employee discount in the caf, gift shop and pharmacy
• Great work environment with a family feel

Qualifications:

Education: High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support (CPR).

Preferred: Nurse Aide Registry.

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