Allied Health Student

Oklahoma Heart Hospital•Oklahoma City, OK

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH) ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients’ journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we’re shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation.

Requirements

Completed appropriate clinical rotations at an allied health accredited school of radiology, ultrasound, or respiratory.
Current BLS certification required.
No experience required.
Ability to manipulate various types of electronic and clinical equipment, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, IV infusions and computer equipment in the Hospital.
Ability to operate the specialty equipment in the department and to perform tasks at the “user” level.
Must possess the ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing, and effectively share information in a timely manner.
Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with all staff, physicians, patients and families, based on the patient’s willingness and ability to learn.
Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues and be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner appropriate to the age/developmental state of the patient or visitor.

Responsibilities

Plans and delivers selected aspects of patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Preceptor.
May perform any technical skill which has been taught in their program, after the skill has been accurately demonstrated to the Allied Health Preceptor.
Will NOT receive verbal orders, note physician’s orders without the direct supervision and signature of the Preceptor, initiate IV therapy or blood products, and administer medications.
Expected to perform all work in accordance to the mission, vision and values of Oklahoma Heart Hospital.
Serves as a role model promoting the Oklahoma Heart Hospital culture.
Actively participates in administering direct patient care in both stable and acute settings, under the supervision of the preceptor.
Able to document all pertinent patient information needed.
Assists the preceptor with physical assessments and reassessments on patients within the department’s standard admission and reassessment time frames.
Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.
Applies the knowledge of growth and development to appropriate patient populations.