Multi-Skilled Technician

Genesis Healthcare System•Davenport, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the delegation and supervision of the registered nurse, the multi-skilled technician will administer basic, direct and/or indirect patient care and perform various procedures and related services necessary to the care and needs of patients/customers. Performs clerical duties and other department functions as directed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalency required.
Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Must have some prior patient care/health care experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to read, write and explain or describe information to patients/customers and hospital staff.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Ability to accurately take and record measurements or readings.
Ability to provide customer service in a warm and friendly manner.
Provide patient care, under the direction of an RN, in a warm and friendly manner.
Work collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.).
Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.).
Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.).
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment.
Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.