Clinical Support Tech II - GI Surgery & Surgical Oncology Acute Care Unit
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Clinical Support Technician II (Nursing Assistant II
+ Clerical) needed for -GI Surgery Acute Care Unit - 6 Memorial. -6
Memorial is a 28-bed, acute care, inpatient nursing unit at UNC
Medical Center in Chapel Hill. Our interdisciplinary team provides
evidence-based and high-quality care primarily to adult
post-surgical patients with weight loss issue, gastrointestinal
(GI) cancers, and complex non-cancer GI-related illnesses.Our
surgical oncology physician leaders are under the Surgical Oncology
Division. This division is affiliated with the Lineberger
Comprehensive Cancer Center. These physician leaders are nationally
renowned for their expertise in improving colorectal, GI, and
endocrine malignancy through clinical excellence, medical
education, and research. Similarly, our GI physicians are known for
their efforts in enhancing patient care for upper and lower
gastrointestinal patients. Lastly, we are recognized nationally as
a Bariatric Center for Excellence.Our nursing team members can
expect to work within the full scope of his or her practice in a
multi-disciplinary setting.Our patient populations require close
post-operative observation, occasional remote cardiac telemetry,
early aggressive mobilization, pulmonary hygiene, extensive
physical therapies, IV, central line/PICC line care, administration
of TPN, anticoagulation, oxygen therapy, pain management, blood
product administration, intake/output and ostomy care.
Additionally, multiple tube/drain care to include, chest tubes,
Foley catheters, NG tubes, G-tubes, J-tubes, J/P drains, and rectal
tubes. Extensive complex wound management along with multimodal
nutritional support is given throughout the course of
hospitalization. -This is a 36 hours per week position; working
rotating shifts Days/Nights -(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 weeklong 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
entry5. 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 feeding7. 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 providersOther
InformationOther information:Education Requirements:--- High School
diploma or GEDLicensure/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) certificationProfessional 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 DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical
CenterOrganization Unit: 6 Memorial Work Type: Full TimeStandard
Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range: -$18.20 - $25.86 per hour
(Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal
equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: RotatingLocation
of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis 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.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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