Critical Care Specialty Tech

Trinity Health•Waterloo, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinical Care Specialty Tech! As a Clinical Care Specialty Tech (CCST) at MercyOne, you will work collaboratively with the health care team to provide outcome/goal-based patient care, enhance quality patient care, and improve the patient experience. Observes and reports the patient’s response and progress to interventions. Performs clerical duties that support the daily activities of nursing units. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

Requirements

Verification (by transcript or certification) of successful completion of one of the following: Nurse Aide I Course, Nursing Fundamentals Course, Nurse Aid Competency Test, Successful completion of the Trinity Nursing Assistant Program (TNAP), Successful completion of the Competency Test, Iowa Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.

Nice To Haves

Nurse Aide II - Advanced Course is preferred and may be provided post-hire.

Responsibilities

Supports the team in identifying patient needs and implementing the outcome/goal-based plan of care.
Assists the patient care team in the delivery of care.
Communicates relevant clinical information to others to optimize patient outcomes/goals.
Performs unit-based functions as assigned.
Perform, monitor, and interpret electrocardiograms in multi-settings including proper electrode placement
Maintains and distributes unit supplies and materials.
Acts as receptionist
Prepares and maintains patient charts.
Using his/her knowledge of the principles of growth and development and related needs, communicates and intervenes in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.