Clinical Support Tech II - Cardiac ICU
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Carrboro
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
This position qualifies for our Nursing Support Incentive
Program. The Nursing Support Incentive Program includes $5,000 paid
over a three (3) year commitment. Learn more about the program
here:
https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-hospitals-unc-rex-nursing-support-incentive-program
Nursing Assistant II Clerical (Clinical Support Tech II)needed for
the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit . The CICU is part of UNC Center
for Health and Vascular Care whose mission is to provide an
interdisciplinary approach to the care of patients with cardiac and
vascular disease. Within the Center for Health and Vascular Care
you will encounter a variety of learning experiences and a dynamic
work environment that will appeal to all. We provide a supportive
work atmosphere and are committed to excellent healthcare and
collegial interactions. This is a 36 hours per week position;
working 12 hour rotating shifts (7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am) with
weekend and holiday rotation. This position qualifies for an
extensive benefit package including PTO hours, which are accrued
based on the number of worked hours. This position requires the
ability to attend a week long orientation (Monday through Friday,
7:30am-5:00pm) which is offered every two weeks. Become part of an
inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose
mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique
communities we serve. Summary: The Clinical Support Technician II
is responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the
delivery of patient care, transporting patient and / or equipment,
setting up and maintaining patient rooms, and performing a wide
range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of the patient
care unit desk area functions. Performs patient care requiring
clinical and procedural knowledge and skills requiring the use of
sterile techniques, infusion monitoring, and medical equipment.
Coordinates the flow of communications on the patient care unit.
The Clinical Support Technician II may or may not be given a
defined patient care assignment based on unit needs and the
discretion of the manager / charge nurse. Tracks supply inventory,
orders supplies and special items. Assists unit with clerical and
administrative support including PI audits and data entry.
Responsibilities: 1. Assist physicians and other health care
providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as
procurement of equipment and supplies. 2. Critically review patient
care documentation making note of any significant changes in the
patient's condition and make an immediate report to a registered
nurse or physician. 3. Provide a variety of clerical tasks to
include but not limited to organizing and prioritizing workload,
greeting and directing visitors, researching information as
requested by nurses and physicians, reviewing orders for logic and
clarity, revising orders as requested by the nurse, answering the
telephone/ patient call lights, transcribing physician orders, and
maintaining medical records. Perform routine quality assurance
audits, safety checks, and inventory of supplies. 4. Provide
administrative and clerical support including PI audits and data
entry 5. Provide clinical support assistance to include, but not
limited to, cleaning the work area, maintaining office equipment,
troubleshooting common software and hardware problems, changing
linens, checking supply inventory, re-stocking supplies,
transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, and assisting in the
orientation of new employees and students. 6. Provide direct
personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care activities
such as bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting with ambulation.
Measure and record vital signs, and patient height and weight. May
be responsible for specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter
care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of
motion exercises, and/or postural drainage. Performs Oxygen room
set-up and monitors oxygen flow-rate, performs oropharyngeal and
nasopharyngeal suctioning, tracheostomy care, fecal impaction
removal, sterile dressing change wound irrigation, IV fluid
assembly and monitoring, IV site care and discontinue peripheral
IV, ostomy irrigation and care, urinary catheterization and
irrigation, performs established oral, nasogastric, gastrostomy
tube feeding 7. Reinforce routine teaching given to patients by the
registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of
instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the
request of patients and/or health care providers Other Information
Other information: Education Requirements: ? High School diploma or
GED Licensure/Certification Requirements: ? Listed as Nursing
Assistant II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. ? Listed as
Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health
and Human Services. ? Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Provider certification ? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
certification Professional Experience Requirements: ? One (1) year
of clerical or customer service experience and six (6) months of
related nursing assistant experience, which may include a nursing
assistant course or an equivalent combination of education,
training and experience. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities
Requirements: ? Must be fluent in verbal and written English
language. Capability to develop computer skills if not competent.
Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Salary Range: $16.81 - $21.01 per
hour (Minimum to Midpoint) Pay offers are determined by experience
and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule:
Rotating Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care
System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to
their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected
veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants'
and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as
applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested
applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please
email applicant.accommodationsunchealth.unc.edu if you need a
reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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