Nursing Assistant II + Clerical (Clinical Support Tech II) - PACU/PreOp
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description
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:A
Clinical Support Tech II needed for the Perioperative Preop Care
Unit. The Perioperative Preop Care Unit is looking for a team
players who is able to work in a fast paced environment. Current
need is Day Shift schedule:8hr shifts. Monday - Friday. 7am to
330pm The Pre- and Post-Operative Care Units' mission is to provide
high-quality family centered care to all pediatric and adult
populations requiring anesthesia during surgery or procedures. To
accomplish this, standardization of care and processes are used to
improve and maintain patient and employee satisfaction. We will
provide a culture of collaboration, innovation and financial
stewardship. We serve approximately 22,000 inpatients and
ambulatory patients annually.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 InformationOther 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 DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCH PACU and PreOp Care Work Type: Full
Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $18.20 - $25.86 per
hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Evening JobLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt 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 if you need
a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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