What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency - Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Tech - FT - 1st Shift position at Wilson Health?
Wilson Health is looking for a direct hire Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator/Patient Care Technician for our location in Sidney, Ohio (North Dayton, Ohio) area.
Key Perks and Benefits:
- EDC clinic offering free primary care, prescriptions, labs/testing, and wellness visits
- Paid Time Off starts accruing on day one
- Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Company provided group life insurance
- Company provided short term and long term disability
- Retirement (Defined Contribution, Employer Contribution, Employer Match (no waiting period), and Various Investment Options)
- Education Reimbursement (Tuition & Book Fee Reimbursement)
Employment Status: Full Time
Working Hours: 36 hours a week (72 hours per pay period)
Shift: 1st Shift (6am-6:30pm), every other weekend commitment
Position Reports to: Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Department Description: Wilson Health's Emergency Department is a 20 bed ED unit with 14 cardiac monitored beds. The Emergency Department at Wilson Health has received national recognition for exceptionally quick treat release times for patients.
Job Summary: The Emergency Department Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)/Patient Care Technician (PCT) prepares and compiles records in nursing unit of hospital facility and provides essential patient care under direction of Registered Nurse.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the computer entry of patient information/registration and physician orders to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with the coordination of activities of the unit and ensures the necessary supplies are available to provide patient care.
- Assure opens and timely communication with the patient, their significant others and team members to ensure the occurrence of therapeutic interventions.
- Under direction of the RN/LPN, assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of the patient on his/her assigned unit. The patient population would include: the young-middle aged adult patient, and the geriatric patient.
- Under the direction of the RN/LPN, carry out assigned treatments and procedures.
- The HUC/PCT shall provide care based on ethical concepts, respect for life, dignity, human worth and the individuality of human beings.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Successfully completed an approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program; or three to six months related hospital experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English with strong interpersonal skills.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support
Mission & Vision & Values:
- Improve the health and wellness of the community by delivering compassionate, quality care.
- Be a trusted, nationally-recognized leader of innovative, collaborative, community health.
- A.S.P.I.R.E - Always serve with professionalism, integrity, respect, and excellence.
EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)
