Intensive Care Unit Technician, Day Shift, ICU Tech Full-Time

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Department Overview The ICU Technicians of the 12K Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) provide patient and family centered care to the patient populations that include complex cardiac and vascular patient as well as specialty surgery patients, including advanced heart failure, cardiology, CABG, heart valve replacement, adult congenital heart population, ventricular assist device (VAD), heart transplantation, vascular surgery, ENT, plastics, ortho, OB-GYN, and urology. Medical modalities on this unit include, but are not limited to, various short- and long-term Ventricular Assist Devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, and Extracorporeal Life Support. Our unit is unique in that it has been awarded the AACN Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence five consecutive times. We are the home of the Rapid Response Team which provides care throughout the hospital as code responders and to assist in code prevention. The CVICU has a very active UBNPC with a commitment to the shared governance model, quality care delivery, on-going education and journal club. Our dedication to the professional practice model is exemplified through our certified nursing staff (CCRN) which is currently 85%. Function/Duties of Position Indirect Care: Maintains the patient care area Cleans equipment and area in conjunction with environmental services Keeps dirty utility rooms clean and free from debris and excess supplies Distributes linen and supplies Transports specimens, equipment and medications Answer phones with multiple lines; transfer calls Maintains awareness of equipment operation and reports broken or missing equipment per OHSU standards Orders and inventory supplies and equipment as necessary Restock gloves and supplies in all rooms Stocks patient rooms and carts as needed or directed Customer Service Responds promptly to our patient / unit needs Handles workload and patient / unit queries with patience and empathy, does not let work pressure reflect on how individuals are treated Treats patients, family, and staff with courtesy and respect Contributes to a professional work environment Patient Care: RN Delegated duties: Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG) Bladder Scanning Initiate remote telemetry Mobilization: Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support. 12 lead ECG Assists with feeding patients Assists with bathing patients Empty foley bags (not the front graduates) Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs as directed by the RN Patient Care Observes all infection prevention guidelines Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, identified hazards and assistance needs Responds to call lights. Assures that call lights are within reach at all times Provide and maintain needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc. Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital (if not on tele). Assists RN with transportation needs Pass out food trays as needed. Assists RNs, LIPs, and other health care team members as needed

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
One year recent experience (within the past 5 years) providing patient care in an ICU or similar setting.
One year of recent OHSU Lift Team experience in the ICU setting will substitute for the patient care experience.
12-lead EKG, CBG QC compliance will be required within 6 months of hire.
BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first
Must have excellent communication and reflection skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and the flexibility to delegate, prioritize, and adapt in stressful situations
Must be able to deal with competing needs and priorities of internal and external customers, including making correct judgments regarding ensuring safe conditions for patients, families, and other personnel
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

Associate degree

Responsibilities

Maintains the patient care area
Cleans equipment and area in conjunction with environmental services
Keeps dirty utility rooms clean and free from debris and excess supplies
Distributes linen and supplies
Transports specimens, equipment and medications
Answer phones with multiple lines; transfer calls
Maintains awareness of equipment operation and reports broken or missing equipment per OHSU standards
Orders and inventory supplies and equipment as necessary
Restock gloves and supplies in all rooms
Stocks patient rooms and carts as needed or directed
Responds promptly to our patient / unit needs
Handles workload and patient / unit queries with patience and empathy, does not let work pressure reflect on how individuals are treated
Treats patients, family, and staff with courtesy and respect
Contributes to a professional work environment
Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG)
Bladder Scanning
Initiate remote telemetry
Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs.
Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning.
Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support.
12 lead ECG
Assists with feeding patients
Assists with bathing patients
Empty foley bags (not the front graduates)
Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs as directed by the RN
Observes all infection prevention guidelines
Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, identified hazards and assistance needs
Responds to call lights.
Assures that call lights are within reach at all times
Provide and maintain needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc.
Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards
Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital (if not on tele).
Assists RN with transportation needs
Pass out food trays as needed.
Assists RNs, LIPs, and other health care team members as needed