Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Progressive Care

Performs phlebotomy and other collection procedures appropriately and according to established procedures. Performs specialized collection procedures such as urine drug collections and PPD's if required. Processes requisitions and enters test orders into the computer system. Performs inquiry functions, specimen transport verification, and retrieves and prints collection labels.Receives, processes and/or stores specimens as appropriate, centrifuging, splitting, acidifying, aliquoting, measuring and stabilizing. Performs biohazard disposal as needed or appropriate.Performs waived and moderate complexity testing where there is documentation of successful completion of training and competency.Performs routine equipment maintenance and function checks including routine pipette calibration if required.Orders and maintains supplies and inventory. Insures compliance with all regulatory agencies. Assists clinical floor staff with stocking supplies, cleaning, patient transport and other tasks as necessary.Other duties as assigned.Courteously greets and directs customers. Promotes/facilitates accurate and timely unit communication. Keeps locator boards currentAnswers telephones and efficiently processes information, including accurately transcribing physicians ordersCommunicates and processes necessary paperwork/information for patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Responsible for Medical Record being complete and in order at dischargeMaintains correct census and bed status report. Assembles patients charts and organizes them daily by filing pertinent reports and adding blank forms as neededMaintains and accounts for office supplies for the unit. Assists in maintaining nursing units cleanliness and orderlinessTechnician Duties: Monitors, collects and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data. Transports patients and documents action in patient recordParticipates in the nutritional well being of patients through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up and feeding. Accurately records input and outputAssists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare and bathing), positioning and ambulationCommunicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unitRounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse for resolution when necessaryInserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units after specific trainingOperates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other testsPerforms wound care and dressing changes. Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures. Assist with application and removal of restraints under the direction of an RNApplies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E cylindersDocuments all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts. Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this descriptionDelivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood products and equipmentInsures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers. Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains equipment logs as requiredPerforms other functions as required Benefits: Benefits - - -We're all about well-being, starting with yours. -Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. ---- - - - ---- - -Our culture is one of knowing and respecting our patients, members, and each other. - We capture this in our Promise and CARES commitments -About Presbyterian Healthcare Services - -Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses. - -Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. ---- - - -AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. - Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.