Unit Tech- Full Time

About the role

The Unit Tech/Monitor Tech assumes responsibility for the organization and clerical activities for the nursing unit. Supervision: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of the Director of Nursing or the Charge Nurse
• Communicates appropriately with patients, visitors, and staff, in a timely and efficient manner
• Performs unit tasks in an effective and timely manner
• Demonstrates accuracy and efficiency in computer and clerical skills
• Gathers and distributes clinical data as assigned
• Orders supplies and maintains nurses' station in an orderly, neat manner
• Documents legibly according to hospital policy
• Utilizes equipment appropriately (printer, computer, telephone, fax machine, etc.)
• Actively participates in implementation of PI plan
• Employees in positions involving patient charting and related functions must possess competency in use of technology and computers
• Assist with ordering and organization of supplies
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementing the unit PI plan
• Demonstrates an awareness and implementation of National Patient Safety Goals
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including sitting, standing and walking
• Bending, stooping, and lifting may be required
• The work environment may be physically confining
• Normal hearing or the use of adaptive hearing devices to enhance hearing required
• Visual acuity required for a variety of activities
• Must be able to sit and utilize PC for long periods of time
• Good manual dexterity required for keyboard activities
• Ability to do shift work as required
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions