Acute Care Technician

Norton Sound Health Corp • Nome, AK

3d

About The Position

Provide support for physicians and nurses to optimize patient care in the Acute Care setting.
The Acute Care Technician receives direction and assignments from the RNs and providers (including physicians, PAs and nurse practitioners).

Uphold the organization’s vision, mission, and corporate values.
Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization’s policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures common to the Acute Care Unit.
• Knowledge of universal precautions, HIPAA, and applicable federal, state, tribal and local government regulation and requirements.
• Knowledge of basic anatomy and disease process.
• All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered on a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork.
• All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills.
• All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance.
• All employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly.
• All employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.
• Skill in providing basic technical emergency care.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in computers including Microsoft office programs
• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of medical experience
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Assist on the Acute Care Unit by performing patient care tasks as delegated by a Registered Nurse, within scope of practice, and in accordance with Alaska Board of Nursing statutes and regulations (See Policy on nursing delegation to unlicensed assistive personnel).
• Perform routine administrative work such as answering and transferring telephone calls, preparing medevac packets, maintaining acute care log books, and other related duties.
• Assist providers with physical examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care including, but not limited to, vital signs, toileting patients, feeding patients, etc.
• Clean equipment and work space. Stock supplies.
• Complete daily checklists as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees