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Cottage Health · 4 weeks ago

Unit Care Technician

Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23/hr - $34/hr

1+ years exp

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system known for superior patient care and innovation. The Unit Care Technician role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, facilitating daily living activities, and contributing to unit operations while promoting a positive environment for patients and visitors.

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Responsibilities

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 self-care 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

Qualification

CPR/BLSEmergency Medical TechnicianCertified Nursing AssistantTelemetry Monitor ObserverBasic Computer skillsCustomer service skillsMedical terminologyMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Required

High School Graduate or Equivalent

CPR/BLS

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

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

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

Successful completion of Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months on the job for Santa Ynez ED and Med/Surg

Successful completion of Telemetry Monitor Observer course within six months on the job for ICU (GVCH)

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

1 year customer service, healthcare, clerical, or equivalent experience

Preferred

1 year of nursing school

EMT, CNA, or Medical Assistant Certification

Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record) and computer order entry

Microsoft Word and Excel skills

Company

Cottage Health

Mission Statement: To provide superior health care for and improve the health of our communities through a commitment to our core values of excellence, integrity, and compassion.

Founded in 1966

Santa Barbara, California, USA

1001-5000 employees