Med/Surg Unit Tech/Clerk - Full Time

Med/Surg Unit Tech/Clerk - Full Time

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:

• Full Time, 72 hours per pay period, Night shift 7p-7a
• Full Time, 72 hours per pay period, Day shift, 7a-7p
• Full Time, 80 hours per pay period, Days 8 to 5 M-F

Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification, or within 6 months of hire.
• 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.
• Ability to successfully complete the general orientation.
• Ability to successfully complete the unit competency inventory/staff development plan.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language effectively.
• Computer knowledge and experience required.

Critical Demands of the Job:

• Ability to lift floor to waist level – 15 lbs.
• Ability to lift waist level and above – 10 lbs.
• Ability to carry objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Frequent and prolonged standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and reaching forward.

Working Conditions:

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

What Perks or Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• Low cost 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)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee discount in the café, gift shop and pharmacy
• Great work environment with a family feel

North Ottawa Community Hospital is an 81-bed, acute care hospital located in Grand Haven, Michigan on the shores of Lake Michigan. We are a community health care system with a variety of inpatient, outpatient and support service. Affiliate organizations strengthen our seamless delivery of care, by transforming us into a health care delivery system.