Holy Name Medical Center · 2 weeks ago
Unit Secretary & Patient Care Technician - Intensive Care Unit - Full Time Evening
Teaneck, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $22.50/hr
1+ years expHoly Name Medical Center is a mission-driven facility committed to providing exceptional care. The Unit Secretary & Patient Care Technician will support nursing staff by performing clerical duties and basic patient care procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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Responsibilities
Performs basic patient care procedures as delegated under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Reports pertinent observations to the RN
Takes patient's vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and patient identified pain score. Maintains accurate Intake and Output on patients as assigned
Assists with personal hygiene care for patients: provides complete and partial bed baths, assists patients with tub baths and showers, provides PM Care, incontinence skin care assists with care of hair and nails, assists with shampoos as ordered and shaving provides skin care and back rubs and makes occupied and unoccupied beds
Assists patients with their meals and feeds patients who are unable to feed themselves. Distributes additional nutrition and drinking water
Obtains routine specimens of urine, sputum and feces
Performs treatments such as Enemas, Ice Collar, Sitz Baths, Perineal Care, Foley Catheter Care, SCD boots and TEDs as per RN instruction. Assist RN with cardiac monitor leads and pulse oximetry placement as directed
Performs CPR
Empties drainage bags/canisters, measures contents and records on I&O
Assists with post-mortem care
Assists patients getting into or out of bed: assist patients in walking, able to use safe lift equipment. Assists in positioning patients
Assists in restraining patients as ordered by the physician and directed by RN
Cleans and organizes bedside units, utility rooms, nourishment areas, and nurses’ station. Cleans and cares for unit equipment
Assists the Unit Director/ Clinical Coordinator and/or Charge Nurse in the effective and efficient functioning of the nursing unit including coordination of information, unit organization and communication with other departments and physicians. Checks Unit Inventories, storeroom, and other supplies and places orders as indicated by the Unit Director
Transcribes patient care orders into the computer
Assembles and prepares for admissions/transfers: new charts, work sheets, etc.; stamps charts on admission/transfer; completes all clerical admission and discharge paper work. Assesses charts routinely for: correct order of sheets, stamping of all chart sheets with correct patient I.D., chart dividers
Ensures charts are completed; content is in proper sequence and placed in appropriate area for Health Information Services pick-up upon patient discharge or when chart is thinned
Assists patients with requests that pertain to clerical functions i.e.: telephone, TV request
Answers telephone; takes and relays messages; provides information as appropriate
Answers Call Light System and immediately refers to RN
Coordinates patient transport to and from special tests, procedures, and discharges
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma graduate or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree One year of college or business school
Prefer one to two years of experience within healthcare
All are expected to participate in the patient care technician course given at the hospital and successfully pass the patient care technician exam
Familiarity with medical terminology and office equipment; computer-literate
Benefits
Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions
Dental and vision plans
Discounted prescriptions
Access to on-site child care
401(k) matching
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Flexible spending accounts
Legal and voluntary coverage options
Life insurance
Free on-site parking
Company
Holy Name Medical Center
Holy Name Medical Center is a not-for-profit healthcare facility offering specialty services, medical care & treatments, & other therapies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.1MKey Investors
Federal Emergency Management Agency
2023-03-28Grant· $7.1M
Leadership Team
Michael Maron
President & CEO
Philip Whang
Co-founder, Asian Dementia Center
Recent News
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