Medical Surgical Technician - Coast - Emergency Services

About the role

McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization founded in 1906. It is composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. McLeod Health operates seven hospitals, three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services, and currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population served.
• Understands the requirements of assessment, treatment and care of the specific age group(s).
• Initiates and maintains the hygiene/cleanliness of the patients, the patient’s environment, and the unit environment.
• Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Performs or assists with performing nutritional/hydration interventions.
• Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collates and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in evidence-based tasks.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.
• Respects confidentiality of patient records/facility operations. Uses discretion when discussing patient matters.
• Performs standard room checks (stocking of gloves, changing needle boxes, assessing call light function).
• Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).

Qualifications

• Requirements: High School Diploma/GED, Basic Life Support.