Critical Care Technician - FT - Night Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The work involves providing direct care to patients in need of critical care at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent participates in the care of patients in an acute care setting within all stages of illness and changing nursing needs. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking nursing employee. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting
Possession of thirty (30) semester credit hours from a school of professional nursing
Completion of a course of study in a school of practical nursing approved by the New York State Education Department
Completion of a certificate program as a medical assistant, medical office assistant or closely related program from a college or university or post-high school institution
Good knowledge of nursing standards in accepted patient care
Working knowledge of standard precautions and infection control precautions
Skill in performing and demonstrating nursing techniques
Demonstrates concern and caring for patients
Ability to locate, operate and set up patient care related equipment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency
Ability to understand and carry out oral instructions
Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
Tact
Positive attitude
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty days (60) of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment

Responsibilities

Performs basic and personal care procedures, including but not limited to feeding, bathing, shaving, changing of gowns and bed linens, assisting with ambulation and range of motion, skin care and bowel and bladder elimination
Obtains vital signs and notifies supervisor of changes
Monitors fluid intake and output
Performs simple treatments and dressing changes, non-complicated eye washing, finger sticks, routine specimen collection, venipuncture, 12 Lead ECG and pulse oximetry and records measurements
Administers oxygen using appropriate device
Applies abdominal binders, arthrombic pumps/leggings, splints, prosthetic devices, antiembolic stockings and ace wraps
Responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies
Cares for patient’s personal need items such as eyeglasses, hearing aides, canes, wheelchairs and other adaptive devices
Completes property inventory and secures patient property according to hospital policy
Provides nutritional care needs including passing and collecting diet tray and nourishment, set up trays and adaptive feeding equipment, feeds or assists as necessary
Transports and assists patient utilizing wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds
Transfers patients from bed to cart/chair/wheelchair and back utilizing transfer assist devices such as medical lifts
Identifies changes in patients’ condition and notifies supervisor
Distributes clean linens and makes beds
Assists in discharging and transferring patients from critical care
Provides post-mortem care