Unit Technician-Observation Unit at Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS) in Dallas, Texas

Job Description:

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission: the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that's served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It's our passion.

Primary PurposeCoordinates patient care and clerical needs by acting as the primary contact for the unit, while assistingand responding to information requests from doctors, nurses, patients, patient families and others toeffectively service unit staff and customers by providing a permanent information resource within theunit.Minimum SpecificationsEducation Must have completed a formal nurse aide course; OR, Must have a medical assistant certificate; ORMust be a currently enrolled in an accredited school of professional nursing and must havedocumentation of basic fundamentals of nursing from the school; OR,Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing; OR,Must successfully complete Parklands job specific training program.Certification/Registration/Licensure Must have a current Heartsaver CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placementin job from one of the following: American Heart Association American Red Cross Rescuer Military Training NetworkSkills or Special Abilities Must be able to demonstrate competence in performing a variety of patient care and clerical duties. Must be able to communicate effectively with personnel of other departments, nurses, physicians,patients and families. Must be able to demonstrate flexible work habits and skill at setting priorities. Must demonstrate enthusiasm and eagerness to perform a variety of assigned duties. Must be able to demonstrate patient center/patient valued behaviors.

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status.

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