Medical Surgical Technician - FT - Day Shift

ECMC•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The work involves providing direct care to patients in a medical/surgical setting at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). The incumbent performs direct patient care and assists nursing personnel in accommodating patient needs and maintaining continuity of care provided. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher-ranking nursing employee. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct patient care experience in a healthcare setting
Possession of thirty (30) semester credit hours from a school of professional nursing
Completion of a course of study in a school of practical nursing approved by the New York State Education Department
Completion of a certificate program as a medical assistant, medical office assistant or closely related program from a college or university or post-high school institution
Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from an ECMCC approved provider within sixty (60) days of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of appointment

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge of nursing standards in accepted patient care
Working knowledge of standard precautions and infection control precautions
Skill in performing and demonstrating nursing techniques
Demonstrates concern and caring for patients
Ability to locate, operate and set-up patient care related equipment
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency
Sound professional judgment
Capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

Performs basic and personal care procedures, including but not limited to feeding, bathing, shaving, changing of gowns and bed linens, assisting with ambulation and range of motion, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination
Obtains vital signs and notifies supervisor of changes
Monitors fluid intake and output
Performs simple treatments and dressing changes, routine specimen collection, venipuncture, 12 Lead ECG and pulse oximetry, and records measurements
Administers oxygen using appropriate device
Applies abdominal binders, pneumatic pumps/leggings, splints, prosthetic devices, antiembolic stockings and ace wraps
Cares for patient personal need items such as eyeglasses, hearing aide, canes, wheelchairs and other adaptive devices
Completes property inventory and secures patient property according to organizational policy
Provides nutritional care needs such as passing and collecting diet tray and nourishment, set-up trays and adaptive feeding equipment, feeds or assists as necessary
Transports and assists patient utilizing wheelchairs, stretchers or beds
Transfers patients from bed to cart/chair/wheelchair and back utilizing transfer assist devices such as medical lifts
Identifies changes in patient condition and notifies supervisor
Distributes clean linens and makes beds
Assists in discharging and transferring patients from medical/surgical units
Provides post-mortem care