Multi Skilled Technician-Med Surg Nights

Job Summary

Assists with basic patient care based on individual patient needs within scope of practice under direct supervision of registered nurse. Maintains a safe environment for patient care. Responsible for attending and phlebotomy services during codes. Safely and aseptically draws blood cultures and other phlebotomy specimens as directed.

• Provides supportive care to the Medical Surgical and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients under the direct supervision of the nurs
• Measures, documents and reports vital signs. Reports abnormal results immediately to the registered nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Assist patients with blood glucose monitoring
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain.
• Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient care activities are delegated and supervised by the registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy with venipuncture using aseptic technique for collection of blood cultures and other laboratory specimens as directed.
• Responsible for ensuring the STAT draws are done timely and accurately.
• Attend codes as designated to perform phlebotomy when needed.
• Remove urinary catheter and peripheral IVs.
• Perform 12-lead EKG.
• Alerts licensed staff to patients in emergency or physically distressed situations.
• Transports patients, as necessary. Assists with moving, ambulating and lifting patients.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions and safety regulations.
• Communicates in an effective manner with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and appropriately.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point of care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratory's and the patient care unit's policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by the department.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team member; supports and assists the team.
• Enhances growth and development through participation in educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested within scope.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 80% of staff meetings annually.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

• Basic computer skills

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification within 30 days

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages a plus