Technician III

About the role

Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs receptionist, clerical, and clinical support responsibilities. Assists nursing and physician personnel by performing a variety of technical and specialized patient care procedures under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provides care and assistance according to customer service and care standards for emotional needs and activities of daily living needs such as nutrition, hygiene, and elimination.
• Provides patient-family centered care with consideration of appropriate growth and development cultural and religious needs and individual preferences.
• Adheres to unit initiatives to support patient safety and care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, falls prevention, etc.
• Accurately and timely processes patient care orders and reports.
• Communicates priority orders to the responsible RN, department or appropriate individual or department.
• Educates patient and family prior to medical examination and procedures.
• Prepares supplies and equipment necessary to assist medical providers with procedures.
• Obtains measurements such as vital signs, body weight, and intake and output.
• Applies cardiac monitoring as directed and performs basic troubleshooting.
• Performs procedures and educates patient and family about procedures such as 12-Lead EKG, IV insertions, phlebotomy, wound care as directed.
• Applies ice packs, splints, crutch/cane/walker education to patients and families.
• Follows principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
• Uses standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment.
• Collects and labels specimens per protocol including blood, urine, stool, and sputum as directed.
• Uses the appropriate means when transporting, transferring, repositioning or mobilizing patients to best serve the comfort and safety of the patient. Utilizes proper body mechanics and Safe Patient Handling activities.
• Communicates patient flow and pertinent unit information to the responsible RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner.
• Restocks supplies and removes outdated items.
• Checks, cleans and performs quality controls on equipment according to standard.
• Inventories patient belongings at admission, transfer and discharge.
• Serves as an effective preceptor and mentor for new employees.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification – required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – preferred
• High School Diploma or GED – required
• 0–1 years experience at an acute care facility, or student nurse with hospital-based clinical experience

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.