Nurse Tech Ortho Total Joint

3E/G is a unique team structure at Blodgett Hospital composed of two separate units but one team. 3E is a 24-bed Med/Surg unit with some Medical Orthopedic patients, while 3G is a 22-bed Orthopedic unit primarily serving Total Joint Replacement Patients. Our team works on both units, providing experience with a variety of patient populations including Total Joint Replacement, Hip Fracture, Osteomyelitis, and other medical patients. Those working on the 3EG team are part of an exceptional Joint Replacement program that is one of the largest and best in the nation, serving on average 2,800 patients per year. The program has received and maintained Joint Replacement Disease Specific Certification from the Joint Commission.

Blodgett Hospital is set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital, providing high-quality, compassionate, and personalized medical care. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical, and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Act as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.
• Perform basic skills per department guidelines and communicate observations to members of the health care team.
• Collect and report physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN or Provider.
• Take vitals, check blood sugars, bed bathe, ambulate, provide wound care, and perform catheterization.
• Act as a safety attendant for patients.
• Ensure required documentation is performed accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Work Equivalent
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Schedule

• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Day (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24
• Days Worked: Variable
• Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend