Patient Care Tech II / Unit Secretary- Nights

Patient Care Tech II / Unit Secretary- Nights

The Patient Care Technician / Unit Secretary reports to the Nurse Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. A Patient Care Technician / Unit Secretary responsibility includes measuring and documenting vital signs. They also identify patient concerns and report them to their colleagues. A Patient Care Technician / Unit Secretary's duty also includes moving, turning or relocating patients as required for their comfort and medical requirements. An effective Patient Care Technician / Unit Secretary should have patience, empathy and intuition to serve their patients best. They also need good communication and organizational skills to interact with their Manager and Charge Nurse and communicate their issues to these Care Team Members. Handles all incoming and outgoing communications and is responsible for accurately performing all clerical duties for the clinical unit. This position processes physicians' orders, maintains unit charts, records, supplies and equipment. This role is the direct line of communication between the patient care unit and support services. Patient Care Technician / Unit Secretary also assists in orienting and training new personnel.