Emergency Unit Tech/Clerk - Full Time

Emergency 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 Tech/Clerk assists in maintaining an environment that is prepared for effective patient care. The Unit Clerk is a support member of the nursing team who works under the guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN) and is accountable to the Manager of Inpatient Services. The Unit Clerk is responsible for the nursing care related to clerical work, checking and ordering office supplies, scheduling issues, and communicating and acting as a general receptionist.

Job Status: Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks, Days, 10:30a to 11:00p

Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification.
• 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.
• Or 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.
• Minimum of 2 years of patient care experience preferred.
• Successful completion of medical terminology is preferred.
• Computer knowledge and experience required.
• Experience using fax machines, intercoms, and multiple telephone lines.

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 caf, gift shop and pharmacy
• Great work environment with a family feel

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.

Qualifications:

Education: High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support (CPR). Nurse Aide Registry preferred.

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