Submission for the position: Patient Care Tech/ Unit Secretary - (Job Number: 1093761)
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Patient Care Tech/ Unit Secretary
Piedmont Athens
Oncology Dept.
Part time Day shift (7am-7pm)
The Oncology unit here at Piedmont Athens Regional is home to medical oncology, surgical oncology, comfort care and inpatient hospice patients. We are CoC accredited allowing multiple education opportunities for our team. We feel strongly that in doing this we are able to provide our patients with informed, oncology centered care. Our nurses are or become chemotherapy/biotherapy administration certified through ONS. We are proud to be able to administer as well as educate the patient and their support system about these medications. Our team strives to provide compassionate, high quality care to each patient we serve from admission to discharge.
The Oncology unit provides nursing care to patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Under the direction of the RN, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager or designee the PCT/Unit Secretary will provide direct and indirect patient care as a member of the healthcare team and assists other members of the team as needed. Provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy. Also performs clerical and receptionist duties while providing quality customer service. Maintains any required clinical competencies specific for department assigned. Job responsibilities may include proximity to medications while in areas with restricted access.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School Graduate or equivalent required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Entry Level
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
N/A
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
BLS certification required. Certification from a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician program preferred.
Successful completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.
One (1) year of patient care experience and/or one (1) year of related hospital experience preferred.
Patient Care Tech/CNA
United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue
Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital
Feb 27, 2023, 6:44:13 PM
Non-exempt
Schedule: Part-time Location(s): United States-Georgia-Athens-1199 Prince Avenue Day Job