Clinical Technician

Genesis HealthCare • Coshocton, OH

245d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Accurately take and record measurements or readings.
• Works collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
• 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.
• Performs 12 lead EKGs and interprets cardiac rhythms, and documents completion in current database and provide prompt/appropriate follow-through.
• Assists patients with personal needs (i.e., placing on bedpan, bedside commode, public restroom, meal trays, etc.) and documents properly in database.
• Stocks and replaces outdates in patient rooms daily according to room checklist and signs checklist after completion.
• 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.
• Assists with patient transports to/from testing (and documents appropriately) and to inpatient units (including telemetry patients).
• Responds to call lights by physically entering the patient room.
• Stocks IV trays, lab trays and med room daily.
• 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.
• May administer first round ACLS drugs as directed by the physician.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED