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This is a combined position with the descriptions following:
Patient Care Associate:
This position is responsible for performing basic patient care skills under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines within the department and the Medical Center.
EDUCATION: High school graduate (or have minimum of GED).
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred. No minimum required.
SKILLS: Able to read and write English. BLS current or within first 90 days of employment. Clinical skills to perform basic nursing care.
Monitor Tech:
This position is responsible for the constant monitoring of the telemetry system on the Intermediate Care Units, Medical/Surgical remote telemetry, and who assumes responsibility for clerical and receptionist functions on the unit. The monitor technician accepts and maintains responsibility for the clerical and documentation duties related to telemetry monitoring, as well as, communicating monitored changes to the appropriate nursing unit and staff.
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred. No minimum required.
SKILLS: Able to read and write English. BLS current or within first 90 days of employment. Basic arrhythmia course current or successfully completed within orientation period.
Unit Secretary:
This position is responsible for all secretarial and receptionist duties and coordination of related activities of the nursing station, including coordination of critical communication between physicians, nursing, patients, families, and other health team members. Position requires utilization of computer, verbal and written skills.
EDUCATION: High school diploma (or GED).
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a health care setting preferred. Basic computer skills.
SKILLS: Familiarity with medical terminology preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills. Able to read and write English. Computer data entry.
Transporter:
A hospital transporter moves patients from one area of a hospital to another, and also delivers patient records, laboratory specimens and medical equipment. She /he sometimes must work the entire medical center complex to meet the needs of the patients. Hospital transporters are responsible for patient care and safety during transport.
EDUCATION: High school graduate (or have minimum of GED).
EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in a hospital setting preferred. No minimum required.
SKILLS: Able to read and write English. BLS current or within first 90 days of employment. Clinical skills to perform basic nursing care. Basic skills to use a variety of methods to transport patient’s .Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and /or equipment up to 50 lbs.
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