What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech- Days (FT, 90% ) Adena Fayette Med/Surg position at Adena Health?
Location: Adena Fayette, Medical Surgical Unit
Shift: Days- 36 hours per week. Weekend rotation
Position Summary: The Unit Clerk is the primary receptionist for the inpatient unit. This individual provides clerical support to the
care team including typing, word processing, transcribing physician orders, and ordering supplies and acts as
liaison facilitating communication with or between other care providers and visitors directly or via telephone.
This position has limited patient contact, has access to confidential patient information and works collaboratively with the care team under the indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager. The Nurse Tech provides high quality, direct patient care to an assigned group of patients, while providing an atmosphere that supports our mission To Heal, To Educate, To Care. This includes, but is not limited to: activities of daily living, simple treatments/procedures, telemetry monitor set up, oxygen set up, etc. This individual works collaboratively with other care team members including the patient and family, and
participates in patient care to achieve conferences to achieve optimal outcomes. The Nurse Tech has access to confidential patient information, must communicate with all team members regarding care provided by them to
the assigned patient group and carries out daily activities under the direct supervision of a Staff Nurse, indirect
supervision of the Nurse Manager or Unit Director.
Required Educational Degree: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: Completion of Medical Terminology course required
Required Certifications, Current licensure/certification as applicable; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Preferred Certifications, Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Patient Care Tech. or equivalent program or currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing
Required Experience: 1-2 years experience in direct patient care
Benefits for Eligible Caregivers:
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Work-Life Balance
About Adena Health:
Adena Health is an independent, not-for-profit and locally governed health organization that has been “called to serve our communities” for more than 125 years. With hospitals in Chillicothe, Greenfield, Washington Court House, and Waverly, Adena serves more than 400,000 residents in south central and southern Ohio through its network of more than 40 locations, composed of 4,500 employees – including more than 200 physician partners and 150 advanced practice provider partners – regional health centers, emergency and urgent care, and primary and specialty care practices. A regional economic catalyst, Adena’s specialty services include orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatric and women’s health, oncology services, and various other specialties. Adena Health is made up of 341 beds, including 266-bed Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe and three 25-bed critical access hospitals—Adena Fayette Medical Center in Washington Court House; Adena Greenfield Medical Center in Greenfield; and Adena Pike Medical Center in Waverly.