Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Monitor Tech/Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Unit Secretary

Tele 4 is a 10-bed telemetry unit.  This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke, CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI.  The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Tele 3 is a 22-bed telemetry unit.  This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI.  The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Job Description:

Monitor Tech/Patient Care Technician (PCT)/Unit Secretary

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the PCT/Unit Secretary provides direct and indirect patient care. This role provides excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. In addition, unit secretaries play a vital role in maintaining efficient operations within hospital units by providing administrative support and ensuring effective communication between staff and patients.

• Responsible for assisting nursing with cardiac monitoring of patients with cardiac monitoring orders.
• Care and maintenance of cardiac equipment.
• Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:
  • Assists patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
  • Assists patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity. o Records patient intake and output (I & O).
  • Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Assists patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
• Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient’s nurse.
• Ensures positive customer relations interactions.
• Responds promptly to customer needs, both patient and visitor
• Responds to requests for service and assistance in a positive manner.

Requirements:

• Prefer 1 year Cardiac Monitor Experience
• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE) 

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance 

• Identity Theft Protection 

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually  

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave  

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire  

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)  

• PTO Sell Back Program  

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation) 

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support  

• Retirement with Company Match 

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.