Health Unit Coordinator / Patient Care Assistant - PICU

Job Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Part-time position ~ 48 hours per pay period.

Hours: 12 hour rotating shifts (6a-6:30p and 6p-6:30a) along with an every other weekend and holiday rotation.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Health Unit Coordinator coordinates ancillary services and non-clinical aspects of patient care by performing reception, communication and clerical tasks essential to the functioning of a unit. Establishes and maintains good interpersonal relationships with those with whom he/she has contact. Has the ability to work independently and/or with direction. Has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate age-related patient care protocols, as relates to job, relating to physical and psychological needs of pediatric, adolescent and adult patients. This position may have access to medications for purposes of distribution to licensed personnel.

Must possess good communication skills, knowledge of hospital/unit policies as they apply to the HUC role, knowledge of medical terminology. Requires knowledge of multi-line telephone system, FAX machine, copy machine and computer. Typing skills are preferred. Ability to do detailed work correctly; function under and handle stress.

When students are providing patient care, treatment, and/or services as a part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to supervise the students.

REQUIRED SKILLS
High school diploma or equivalency. Graduation from a vocational program for HUC preferred. Certification by the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators available.

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