Multi-Care Tech - 6T Gen Surgery & Oncology

East Alabama Hospital • Opelika, AL

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About The Position

East Alabama Medical Center’s mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate health care while maintaining high standards for customer service, quality, and cost control. The Multi-Care Tech provides safe, holistic, systematic therapeutic care and incorporates patient differences into care delivery. The role supports patients and families throughout the continuum of care, including patient and family education, and uses established standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways. The Multi-Care Tech also uses data and information to improve care and outcomes and takes responsibility for self-development.

Working as part of a team with nurses, the Multi-Care Tech assists with patient care activities, including vital signs, blood glucose readings, mealtime assistance, personal care, mobility, blood draws, and wound or surgical drain and dressing care. The position requires a high school diploma or 10 years of relevant experience; no prior experience is required. East Alabama Health provides on-the-job training, including a medical terminology class, phlebotomy clinical training, a BLS class, and one-on-one training with a Multi-Care Tech in the department. BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 10 years of relevant experience.
• No prior experience is required.
• Obtain BLS certification within 90 days of hire; East Alabama Health provides the training.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of Medical/Surgical Multi-Care Tech experience.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, holistic, systematic therapeutic care, incorporating patient differences.
• Support patient and family education throughout the continuum of care.
• Use standards, guidelines, protocols, or pathways in care delivery.
• Use data and information to continuously improve care, practice, and outcomes.
• Take responsibility for self-development and contribute to improvements in practice settings.
• Obtain patient vital signs and blood glucose readings.
• Assist patients with mealtime feedings, bathing, restroom needs, and grooming.
• Assist with patient ambulation and lift, turn, and reposition patients in beds and chairs.
• Draw blood for patient laboratory tests.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other patient care specialties.
• Empty and measure wound or surgical drain output.
• Perform wound or surgical incision-site dressing changes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED