Critical Care Technician - Peds ED - Hopewell - 1:00pm-1:00am

Position Overview

MID SHIFT: 1:00pm-1:00am (rotating weekends and holidays)

Essential Functions

• Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
• Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN).
• Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
• Collections specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
• Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently.
• Records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
• Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely and accurately.
• Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
• Affords assistance with post mortem care.
• Affords assistance with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit.
• Performs accurate glucometer testing.
• Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment.
• Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
• Stocks supplies as required by designated unit.
• Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs.
• Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
• Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift.
• Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
• Experience: One year prior experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.
• Other Credentials: AHA BLS.
• In lieu of CNA certification, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Special Training: Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl.
• Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear.
• Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 85 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing.
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program