MSTA CC 7a-7p
About The Position
The Medical Surgical Technician-Advanced (MST-A) is part of Jackson Hospital’s transition-to-practice pathway, established to address the experience-competency gap in new graduate registered nurses. The MST-A is assigned to a unit in a patient care technician role and may perform additional skills under supervision, as authorized by the Alabama Board of Nursing Standardized Procedure and Jackson Hospital guidelines. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the MST-A performs patient care, respiratory functions, and unit functions appropriate to the position and in compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and procedures. The MST-A is expected to anticipate patient needs within their scope of practice, collect reports, document patient data, transcribe orders, and keep the licensed nurse informed of pertinent changes in a patient’s condition.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Be enrolled in a nursing school.
- Maintain continued enrollment in an accredited RN nursing program.
- Complete a Nursing Fundamentals course.
- Validate nursing skills as outlined in the duties and responsibilities section.
- Maintain good academic standing with the nursing program in which currently enrolled.
- BLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient care, respiratory functions, and unit functions appropriate to the position under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- Perform additional skills with supervision as allowed by the Alabama Board of Nursing Standardized Procedure and Jackson Hospital guidelines.
- Anticipate patient needs within the scope of practice.
- Collect reports and document patient data.
- Transcribe orders.
- Inform the licensed nurse of pertinent changes in a patient’s condition.
- Comply with hospital policies, protocols, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
