Patient Care Tech/Unit Secretary - Cardiac Telemetry - Prn/Nights

Location: Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Shift: Nights (7p-7a); Weekend and Holidays Requied

Status: PRN; Must be able to work a minimum of 6 shifts per schedule

Department: Cardiac Telemetry

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Under the direction of the RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or designee the PCT/Unit Secretary will provide direct and indirect patient care as a member of the healthcare team and assists other members of the team as needed. Provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.

Also performs clerical and receptionist duties while providing quality customer service. Maintains any required clinical competencies specific for department assigned. Job responsibilities may include proximity to medications while in areas with restricted access.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Graduate or equivalent required

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Entry Level

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

N/A

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

BLS certification required. Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred.

Successful completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.

One (1) year of patient care experience and/or one (1) year of related hospital experience preferred.

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