Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Adult Post Surgical Unit

Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Adult Post Surgical Unit Join to apply for the Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Adult Post Surgical Unit role at Presbyterian Healthcare Services Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Adult Post Surgical Unit 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Adult Post Surgical Unit role at Presbyterian Healthcare Services Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Presbyterian Healthcare Services provided pay range This range is provided by Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $15.59/hr - $21.64/hr Overview Presbyterian is seeking a Unit Secretary/Nurse Tech for the Adult Post Surgical Unit at Presbyterian Hospital to perform secretarial/clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unit. Performs specific patient care procedures (such as bedside testing) under the direction of a licensed Nurse and / or performs specific support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient monitoring systems How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here. Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities Earn your PN degree with Presbyterian Nursing Career Pathways , powered by Brookline College” under the How you grow section? Wearable alarm badges (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) Shift differentials for nights and weekends Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles Malpractice liability insurance Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights Qualifications High School/GED Clinical experience OR completion of Unit Secretary course OR completion of self-study module preferred. Must successfully complete competency verification before starting on assigned uni BLS required at time of hire Responsibilities Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures. Performs specialized collection procedures such as urine drug collections and PPD's if required. Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system. Performs inquiry functions, specimen transport verification, and retrieves and prints collection labels. Receives, processes and/or stores specimens as appropriate, centrifuging, splitting, acidifying, aliquoting, measuring and stabilizing. Performs biohazard disposal as needed or appropriate. Performs waived and moderate complexity testing where there is documentation of successful completion of training and competency. Performs routine equipment maintenance and function checks including routine pipette calibration if required. Orders and maintains supplies and inventory. Insures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Assists clinical floor staff with stocking supplies, cleaning, patient transport and other tasks as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Courteously greets and directs customers. Promotes/facilitates accurate and timely unit communication. Keeps locator boards current Answers telephones and efficiently processes information, including accurately transcribing physicians orders Communicates and processes necessary paperwork/information for patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Responsible for Medical Record being complete and in order at discharge Maintains correct census and bed status report. Assembles patients charts and organizes them daily by filing pertinent reports and adding blank forms as needed Maintains and accounts for office supplies for the unit. Assists in maintaining nursing units cleanliness and orderliness Technician Duties: Monitors, collects and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data. Transports patients and documents action in patient record Participates in the nutritional well being of patients through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up and feeding. Accurately records input and output Assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare and bathing), positioning and ambulation Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse for resolution when necessary Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after specific trainingOperates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests Performs wound care and dressing changes. Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures. Assist with application and removal of restraints under the direction of an RN Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E cylinders Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood products and equipment Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers. Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required Performs other functions as required Benefits Benefits We're All About Well-being, Starting With Yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn More About Our Employee Benefits. Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $21.64/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Administrative Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Presbyterian Healthcare Services by 2x Get notified about new Unit Secretary jobs in Albuquerque, NM . 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