Clinical Tech

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
  • Performs complete or partial bath.
• Collects data.
  • Obtains weights, temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure measurements, including orthostatic parameters as appropriate.
• Performs non-sterile treatments.
  • Applies cold compresses.
• Performs specimen collection/procedures.
  • Performs phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment).
• Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
  • Demonstrates respect for the other person in all interactions.
• Patient and family-centered care (PFCC) is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration.
  • Provides service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff, and support department personnel.
  • Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment.
• Maintains active involvement in all educational activities related to role.
  • Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by Patient Care Manager.
  • Is flexible with time as assignment changes to meet unit needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a CNA or complete certification prior to completion of orientation, or has completed one clinical nursing school rotation and currently enrolled in a nursing program.
• One (1) year of patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) preferred.