Med / Surg Unit Tech / Clerk - Casual

General Definition and Scope of Job

The Unit Technician / Clerk, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, administers basic nursing care to patients and performs related tasks necessary to the functioning nursing unit. The Unit Technician / Clerk assists in maintaining an environment that is prepared for effective patient care.

JOB STATUS : Casual, as needed

What are the Minimum Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements?

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification, or within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Nurse Aide (CENA) in the State of MI or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with successful completion of a nursing fundamentals course. Must provide evidence of current nursing program enrollment on an annual basis. Additional certifications considered (based on departmental requirements) may include : EMT / Medical First Responder, Medical Assistant, LPN. Those with equivalent work experience and or equivalent training may also be considered.
• Ability to successfully complete the general orientation.
• Ability to successfully complete the unit competency inventory / staff development plan.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language effectively.
• Computer knowledge and experience required.

What are the Critical Demands of the Job?

What are the Working Conditions?

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