Clinical Technician

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Health Care System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Work Shift:

Night Shift - 12 (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Department: GCMC Emergency Department

The Clinical Technician is responsible to administer skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse. This incumbent is responsible to adhere to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies. The incumbent carries out job requirements as delegated by and with the direction/supervision of a registered nurse.

• 1 Proficient in venipuncture and IV therapy (fluid administration) as ordered, under the supervision of an RN/Physician and documents completion in current database, as referenced in policy procedures and manuals.
• 2 Accurately take and record measurements or readings.
• 3 Works collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
• 4 Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability related to patient care and normal procedures in the ER within own scope of practice as demonstrated in completion of annual competencies.
• 5 Performs 12 lead EKGs and interprets cardiac rhythms, and documents completion in current database and provide prompt/appropriate follow-through.
• 6 Assists patients with personal needs (i.e., placing on bedpan, bedside commode, public restroom, meal trays, etc.) and documents properly in database.
• 7 Stocks and replaces outdates in patient rooms daily according to room checklist and signs checklist after completion.
• 8 Assists with departmental appearance by keeping the clean utility room neat, keeping the linen barrels empty and cleaning rooms post patient discharge according to competency.
• 9 Assists with patient transports to/from testing (and documents appropriately) and to inpatient units (including telemetry patients).
• 10 Responds to call lights by physically entering the patient room.
• 11 Stocks IV trays, lab trays and med room daily.
• 12 Consistently checks current data base for duties to be completed (i.e., labs, specimen collection, transport to tests, etc.) and completes documentation in current database.
• 13 May administer first round ACLS drugs as directed by the physician.
• 14 Other duties as assigned.

• 1. High School graduate or equivalent.
• 2. Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation.
• 3. ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required or obtained within one year of hire date.
• 4. BCRA certification within 12 months of hire date, provided the appropriate classes are available/offered within this period.
• 5. Successful completion of course approved by the Ohio Department of Highway Safety EMS Board, EMT-P required.
• 6. Ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others
• 7. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.

• 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.…