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Endeavor Health · 1 month ago

Patient Care Technician-Unit Secretary - AP4 Med/Surg/Tele - Days

SWH Swedish Hospital Chicago

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.84/hr - $27.32/hr

1+ years exp

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care. The Patient Care Technician-Unit Secretary provides clinical and secretarial support for the Nursing Unit, assisting in maintaining efficient unit function and promoting positive public relations through interactions with patients, families, staff, and physicians.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Answers the unit phone in a polite manner identifying self and unit

Performs secretarial duties for the nursing unit including but not limited to admitting patients to the unit census; greeting families and visitors and directing them to the patient room during visiting hours, ordering supplies and equipment as directed, assisting the charge nurse in preparing nurse assignments for the oncoming shift

Assists in orientation of new Patient Care Technician-Unit Secretaries to the unit

May be reassigned to another area or asked to function as a Unit Secretary as needed

Performs cardiac monitoring duties if trained as a monitor tech as directed by the Charge RN or Manager

Is expected to answer call lights by manager or Charge Nurse

Qualification

CNA certificationCPR CertificationPatient care experienceSecretarial knowledgeStress managementEffective communicationOrganizational skills

Required

CNA certification or Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant training course or minimum six months of previous patient care experience or equivalent or completion of one nursing clinical rotation

American Heart Association CPR Certification

High school graduate or equivalent

Ability to interact effectively with others

Ability to uphold confidentiality standards appropriately

Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed

Ability to effectively handle stress

Ability to handle confidentiality appropriately

Preferred

One year Nursing Assistant experience or comparable experience preferred

Secretarial and computer knowledge is desirable; computer entry, and simple math

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounted parking at designated location

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Community Involvement Opportunities

Company

Endeavor Health

Endeavor Health is a health system helping community health and wellbeing, advancing health equity, and supporting local economic growth.

Evanston, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.endeavorhealth.org

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