Diversified Tech - Emergency Services | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diversified Technician provides basic nursing care, including personal and restorative care, according to predefined guidelines and a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse. The work is performed under the Registered Nurse’s direct supervision and in accordance with CDC infection-control guidelines and Singing River Health System’s Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. The technician also contributes to the nursing unit team by performing routine clerical and receptionist duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse.

This role is based at Singing River Gulfport Hospital in Emergency Services and is listed as a full-time day position, with a stated shift of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Schedules may change based on hospital needs, including changes to days off, shifts, or weekends. The role involves patient care and unit support in a hospital environment, with exposure to bodily fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation, within 90 days.
• Must demonstrate keen mental faculties, assessment, and decision-making abilities.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate in person and by telephone.
• Must possess emotional stability for working under high stress and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Must maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Must possess customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Must be proficient with computers and keyboard use, and able to use office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills for patients of all ages.
• Must be able to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue and meet the physical, sensory, and mobility demands described for the role.
• Must have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program.
• Hospital or healthcare experience; on-the-job training may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Mississippi certification as a Nursing Assistant.
• Nursing Assistant experience.
• Experience working in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care, including personal and restorative care, according to established guidelines and the Registered Nurse’s plan of care.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and follow CDC infection-control guidelines and the health system’s nursing plan for care, treatment, and services.
• Perform routine clerical and receptionist duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse.
• Apply appropriate clinical judgment and professional skills when working with patients of all ages.
• Use computer and office technology, including a keyboard, telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Work assigned schedules, which may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, or weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED