UHC Clinical Clerical Tech-Intermediate Critical Care Unit (IMU)-7 Center

Minimum Qualifications

• Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: High school graduate/equivalent; BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: One (1) year of patient care assistant experience and/or clerical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post high school business or secretarial or computer training.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Notary Public for the State of West Virginia or obtain within 6 months of hire date and keep it up-to-date.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care as assigned, applying good judgment and knowledge of skills required within the realm of job responsibility 100% of the time.
• Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the nurse 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Documents in the Electronic Medical Record as per policy 100% of the time.
• Performs clerical skills including use of computer, copier, fax, phones, etc., 100% of the time.
• Maintains patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates competency in technical skills, completes skills checklist, and correctly performs these skills daily as required.
• Answers call bells according to hospital standards.
• Uses equipment appropriately.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling are necessary body movements utilized in performing nursing duties throughout the work shift.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds.
• Visual acuity must be within normal range.
• Hearing within normal range is required (e.g., to assess breath sounds, bowel sounds, apical pulse, monitors, etc.).
• Must be able to read and write legibly in English.
• Must be able to lift, move, and position patients of all weights, with varying amounts of assistance, in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.

Working Environment

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
• Exposure to electrical current.
• Exposure to radiation from x-rays.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate ability to problem solve in a rapid, accurate manner.
• Establish good rapport with all staff and physicians.
• Thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Able to multi-task.
• Able to maintain composure and effective communication during times of stress.
• Able to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team.
• Make decisions based on the best interest of the patient, unit, and hospital.
• Full support of all hospital and unit initiatives with a positive attitude.

Schedule: 36 hours per week, Day shift.