ICU Technician

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

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About The Position

The ICU Technician is part of the healthcare team in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a 24/7 regional referral center providing critical care to infants, children, and adolescents from birth to age 18. The technician performs direct and indirect patient-care tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as directed by the department nurse manager. The role also supports ICU supply maintenance and quality assurance activities, communicates patient-status information and delegated-task updates to the RN or LIP responsible for care, and helps patients, families, visitors, nursing staff, and other support staff receive quality care in a safe and comfortable environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of recent experience within the past five years providing patient care in an ICU or similar setting; one year of recent OHSU Lift Team experience in an ICU setting may substitute.
For positions involving patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or before independent practice, whichever comes first.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain patient-care areas, clean equipment and areas in coordination with environmental services, and keep dirty utility rooms clean and free of debris and excess supplies.
Distribute linen and supplies; transport specimens, equipment, and medications.
Answer and transfer calls on multiple phone lines.
Monitor equipment operation and report broken or missing equipment in accordance with OHSU standards.
Order supplies and equipment as needed; inventory equipment and supplies; restock gloves, patient rooms, and carts.
Respond promptly and courteously to customer needs and queries, showing patience and empathy and contributing to a professional work environment.
Follow infection-prevention guidelines and promote patient safety, including keeping beds low, side rails in place, items within reach, and hazards identified and addressed.
Respond to call lights and ensure they remain within patients’ reach.
Provide comfort measures such as blankets and pillows.
Greet visitors and family members and provide information within unit-defined standards.
Escort or transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher to hospital locations when they are not on telemetry.
Assist registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare team members as needed.
Assist with urgent activities of daily living, including incontinence care and immediate toileting needs.
Pass out food trays and assist with feeding patients when asked.
Empty Foley bags and suction canisters and assist with bathing patients.
Complete 12-lead EKG, CBG QC compliance, and rehabilitation training within six months of hire.