Clinical Support Technician/Unit Secretary

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Clinical Support Technician/Unit Secretary Position Summary

Under the specific direction of the Nurse, the CST/Unit Secretary performs a variety of functions that support patient care within the unit.  The CST/Unit Secretary assists with general patient care, data collection, documentation, application of monitoring devices, communicates patient data to nurse, stocks necessary equipment and supplies in patient rooms. Additionally, the CST/Unit Secretary will assist in the patient documentation preparation for admissions, discharges and transfers. The employee will demonstrate knowledge in the current concepts of his/her field and is responsible for providing quality service to patients and families. 

Clinical Support Technician/Unit Secretary Position Requirements

• Previous CNA/EMT experience preferred

• Basic Computer knowledge

• Medical Terminology preferred

• High School graduate or equivalent required.  CNA/EMT certification preferred with previous experience as a nursing assistant, home health aide, EMT or other healthcare-related education considered. 

Clinical Support Technician/Unit Secretary Work Schedule

• May be assigned to day, evening, or night shifts or a combination per departmental policy.

• Scheduled off at least three holidays per year.

• Required to work weekends per unit need.

• Expected to work overtime on occasion.

Clinical Support Technician/Unit Secretary Benefits

• At TidalHealth, full-time employees working at least 72 hours per pay period, part-time employees working at least 36 hours per pay period and part-time employees working at least 30 hours or more on weekends only are eligible for benefits.

• Benefits include medical, prescription, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance plans, life insurance, paid time off plans, retirement plans, tuition assistance, employee assistance, and access to on-site childcare and a credit union.