Medical Surgical Technician -(FT) Coast - Medical Surgical

McLeod Health•Myrtle Beach, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

McLeod Health is seeking a full-time Medical Surgical Technician for their Coast location. This role is responsible for maintaining a professional image and providing excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers. The technician will care for patients across different age groups, ensuring their hygiene, comfort, and safety. They will also perform nutritional interventions, collect and record patient data, and participate in professional growth activities. Additionally, the role involves utilizing health and safety protocols, performing transportation duties, respecting patient confidentiality, and conducting standard room checks. Understanding the safe storage of medications and supplies is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Successful completion of a nursing assistant program or minimum of 1 year of experience in a clinical setting.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
In lieu of high school diploma or GED, experience in a related field may be considered.

Responsibilities

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population served.
Understands the requirements of assessment, treatment and care of the specific age group(s).
Initiates and maintains the hygiene/cleanliness of the patients, the patient’s environment, and the unit environment.
Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
Performs or assists with performing nutritional/hydration interventions
Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
Collects and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in evidence based tasks.
Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.
Respect confidentiality of patient records/facility operations.
Uses discretion when discussing patient matters.
Performs standard room checks (stocking of gloves, changing needle boxes, assessing call light function)
Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits)