Clinical Support Tech I (Per Diem) - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Nursing Assistant I + Clerical (Clinical Support
Tech I) needed for -Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit
(CVTCCU). The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit, in
the new state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital and part
of the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care, is a fast-paced,
Beacon Award for Excellence designated, 40-bed unit specializing in
the care of critically ill patients with cardiothoracic and
vascular disease. Teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration are
hallmarks for this unit while providing expert "Carolina Care" to
the patients and families we serve. Our ONE GREAT TEAM facilitates
admissions, treatments, transfers, and discharges of patients 24
hours a day and 7 days a week.The CSTI is a dual role of the Health
Unit Coordinator and a Nursing Assistant I (NAI) and is a valuable
team member in the CVTCCU as they work closely with our nurses to
care for our complex patient population.This is a Per Diem/ at-will
position requiring the ability to work a minimum of 12 hours every
2 weeks; Weekend and holiday rotation required. Self-scheduling is
used to meet the needs of the unit and the staff. Must be able to
complete required hospital orientation (Monday through Thursday,
7:30am-5:00pm).Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we
serve.Summary:Responsible for assisting the professional caregiver
in the delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or
equipment, setting up and maintaining patient rooms and performing
a wide range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of the
patient care unit desk area functions.Responsibilities:1. Assists
physicians and other health care providers with routine
examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment
and supplies.2. Critically reviews patient care documentation
making note of any significant changes in the patient's condition
and make an immediate report to a registered nurse or physician.3.
Provides a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited to
organizing and prioritizing workload, greeting and directing
visitors, researching information as requested by nurses and
physicians, reviewing orders for logic and clarity, revising orders
as requested by the nurse, answering the telephone/ patient call
lights, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical
records. Performs routine quality assurance audits, safety checks,
and inventory of supplies. Provides administrative and clerical
support including PI audits and data entry.4. Provides clinical
support assistance to include, but not limited to, cleaning the
work area, maintaining office equipment, troubleshooting common
software and hardware problems, changing linens, checking supply
inventory, re-stocking supplies, transporting patients/ supplies/
specimens, and assisting in the orientation of new employees and
students.5. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined
in plan of care activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding,
assisting with ambulation. Measures and records vital signs, and
patient height and weight. May be responsible for specimen
collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood
glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises,
and/or postural drainage.6. Reinforces routine teaching given to
patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient
understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education
materials at the request of patients and/or health care
providersOther InformationOther information:Education
Requirements:--- High School diploma or GEDLicensure/Certification
Requirements:--- Listed as Nurse Aide I Registry with the North
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.--- Basic Life
Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certificationProfessional
Experience Requirements:--- One (1) year of clerical or customer
service experience and six (6) months of related nursing assistant
experience, which may include a nursing assistant course or an
equivalent combination of education, training and
experience.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:--- Must be
fluent in verbal and written English language. Capability to
develop computer skills if not competent.Job DetailsLegal Employer:
STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Cardiothoracic
ICU Work Type: Per DiemStandard Hours Per Week: 6.00Salary Range:
-$17.50 - $24.63 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined
by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork
Schedule: RotatingLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From
Overtime: Exempt: NoThis is a State position employed by UNC Health
Care System. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard
to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected
veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants'
and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as
applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested
applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please
email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a
reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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