Hospital Tech- Bone Marrow Transplant Unit- Full Time- Day Shift

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

13h • Onsite

About The Position

To assist the nurse by providing care and treatment of patients in accordance with UMMC policy and nursing practice laws and regulations. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Ability to perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.
• Ability to record vital signs accurately and report changes to the RN.
• Ability to maintain accurate records (vital signs, I/O, weight, etc.) and report changes to the nurse.
• Ability to participate in patient care by lifting, turning, and repositioning the patient, utilizing proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Ability to escort and or transport patients and equipment to various hospital locations, as required.
• Ability to help prepare patients for treatments, exams, procedures and assist with/chaperone procedures as appropriate in current clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties, which may include answering phones, taking and delivering messages, and providing information to patients.
• Answers patients' signals, assesses patient's needs, and communicates request to pertinent individuals as necessary; provides for needs of the patient and family members when possible.
• Records vital signs accurately and reports any changes to the RN.
• Informs RN of any unusual occurrences or changes in patient's condition.
• Maintains accurate records (vital signs, I/O, weight, etc.) And reports changes to the nurse.
• Performs bath and hygiene measures, feeding and other activities of daily living as necessary.
• Participates in the care of the patient by lifting, turning, and repositioning the patient, utilizing proper body mechanics and equipment.
• Escorts and or transports patients and equipment to various hospital locations, as required.
• Helps prepare patients for treatments, exams, procedures and assists with/chaperones procedures as appropriate in current clinical setting

What This Job Offers

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