Multi-Skilled Technician - Orthopedics - Full Time - Nights

Trinity Health • Mishawaka, IN

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About The Position

The Multi-Skilled Technician performs basic patient care activities under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The technician demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and follows laws and regulations concerning patient health, safety, and medical information. Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living, performing blood glucose measurements, recording intake and output, and completing ordered EKGs and phlebotomy duties when trained and assessed as competent. The technician also maintains orderly, clean, and stocked patient rooms, attends required educational and staff events, and participates in performance improvement activities. Other duties consistent with the purpose of the job may be assigned. Shift hours, start times, and workdays may change according to departmental or organizational needs.

Requirements

• High school-level education or equivalent level of knowledge.
• Ability to read, write, and spell English and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Successful completion of an EKG course upon hire or transfer.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy course upon hire or transfer.
• Successful completion of initial clinical competency requirements to perform independently.
• CPR certification upon hire or ability to obtain it within 60 days.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience and/or technical education in a health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care activities delegated and supervised by an RN.
• Take blood glucose measurements and record intake and output.
• Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
• Perform ordered EKGs according to policy after documented training and competency assessment.
• Perform phlebotomy duties according to policy after documented training and competency assessment.
• Help keep patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly.
• Attend required in-services, workshops, retreats, and staff meetings.
• Participate in and foster performance improvement activities within and across departments.
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as directed.
• Adhere to laws and regulations concerning patient health, safety, and medical information.

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time and part-time colleagues, effective on the first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for the ASN-to-BSN program, paid directly to the learning partner
• Benefits beginning on the first day, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program
• Seven paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• No mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Unlimited CEUs
• Supportive team approach

What This Job Offers

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