Unit SecretaryNursing Tech MedSurg at Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Overview Summary:Performs secretarial/clerical duties while acting as a communication center for the nursing unit. Performs specific patient care procedures (such as bedside testing) under the direction of a licensed Nurse and / or performs specific support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient monitoring systems Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need FTE: 0.001000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours QualificationsOther information:*High School/GED*Clinical experience OR completion of Unit Secretary course OR completion of self-study module preferred.*Must successfully complete competency verification before starting on assigned unit. Education:Essential:* High School Diploma or GED ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:*Courteously greets and directs customers. Promotes/facilitates accurate and timely unit communication. Keeps locator boards current*Answers telephones and efficiently processes information including accurately transcribing physicians orders*Communicates and processes necessary paperwork/information for patient admissions transfers and discharges. Responsible for Medical Record being complete and in order at discharge*Maintains correct census and bed status report. Assembles patients charts and organizes them daily by filing pertinent reports and adding blank forms as needed*Maintains and accounts for office supplies for the unit. Assists in maintaining nursing units cleanliness and orderliness*Technician Duties: Monitors collects and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs weights and other patient data. Transports patients and documents action in patient record*Participates in the nutritional well being of patients through tray delivery assistance with patient set-up and feeding. Accurately records input and output*Assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving mouth care foot care pericare and bathing) positioning and ambulation*Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit*Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs concerns or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse for resolution when necessary*Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. Removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after specific training*Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as cardiac and fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry ECG Glucometery urinalysis and other tests*Performs wound care and dressing changes. Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures. Assist with application and removal of restraints under the direction of an RN*Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen and assures proper storage of E cylinders*Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description*Delivers specimens to Laboratory Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays blood products and equipment*Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash linen bags and sharps containers. Stocks medical supplies linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as required*Performs other functions as required. Benefits We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms nutrition coaching and classes wellness challenges and more! Learn more about our employee benefits: Why work at Presbyterian As an organization we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers markets to partnering with local communities Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees we offer a robust wellness program including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms nutrition coaching and classes wellness challenges and more. Presbyterians story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians nurses employees board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than 875000 New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908 we are the states largest private employer with nearly 14000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. About Our Regional Delivery System Presbyterians Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis Espanola Ruidoso Santa Fe Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the states largest private employer with nearly 14000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities. We are part of New Mexicos history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains forests canyons and lakes to caverns hot springs and sand dunes. New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path challenge your body in the elements or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking golfing and biking to skiing snowboarding and boating its all available among our beautiful wonders of the west. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Maximum Offer for this position is up toUSD $21.64Compensation DisclaimerThe compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to experience and training internal equity and other business and organizational needs. Key Skills Customer Service,Arabic Faculty,Hydraulics,BI,Brokerage Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1