Unit Care Technician

JOB PURPOSE

Renders direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing physical and clerical support, coordinating activities, and communicating effectively.

Provides personal selfcare and activity programs to patients. Contributes to the operation of the unit. Responsible for completion of unit competency assessments and, if appropriate, annual education review. Promotes an overall culture of excellence and positive and professional first impression to patients and visitors by providing hospitality and general information.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: High School Graduate or Equivalent

Preferred: 1 year of nursing school

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: CPR/BLS. For the following departments:

Emergency (SBCH) and CT Departments: Emergency Medical Technician certification or Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification.

Emergency Department (GVCH): Emergency Medical Technician certification or Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification or Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Center for Wound Management Department: Certified Hyperbaric Technologies exam completed and successful completion of Vasamed training within 6 months on the job.

Santa Ynez ED and Med/Surg: Successful completion of Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months on the job. ICU (GVCH): Successful completion of Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months on the job.

Preferred: EMT, CNA, or Medical Assistant Certification

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Basic Computer skills.

Knowledge of office systems, practices, and equipment. Knowledge of basic medical terminology. Ability to use correct grammar and spelling. Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry. Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum: 1 year customer service, healthcare, clerical, or equivalent experience.