Critical Care Tech - Intermediate Care - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS

Capital Health•Hopewell, VA

13d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. Pay Range: $18.57 - $26.98 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations). Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN. Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN. Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis. Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently. Records accurate intake and output per unit standards. Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely an accurately. Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN. Assists with post mortem care. Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit. Performs accurate glucometer testing. Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment. Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry. Stocks supplies as required by designated unit. Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment. Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs. Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs. Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift. Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
Experience : One year prior experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS.
Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period 4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation
Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

Special Training : Certification as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) preferred.
In lieu of CNA certification, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN.
Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently.
Records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely an accurately.
Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
Assists with post mortem care.
Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit.
Performs accurate glucometer testing.
Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment.
Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
Stocks supplies as required by designated unit.
Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment.
Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs.
Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift.
Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.

Benefits

Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare FSA - Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance - Voluntary Life Spouse - Voluntary Life Employee - Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program