Multi-Skilled Technician - Orthopedics - Full Time - Nights

Trinity Health•Mishawaka, IN

About The Position

The Multi-Skilled Technician works under the supervision of an RN to perform basic patient care activities. The role supports the organization’s mission and core values and follows laws and regulations related to patient health, safety, and medical information. The technician performs delegated patient care tasks, including taking blood glucose measurements, recording intake and output, and assisting patients with personal care and activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and eating. The technician also performs ordered EKGs and phlebotomy duties after completing the required training and competency assessments, and helps keep patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. The role includes attending required in-services, workshops, retreats, and staff meetings, and participating in performance improvement activities. Other duties consistent with the purpose of the job may be assigned. Assigned hours, shift starting time, and days of work may change based on departmental or organizational needs.

Requirements

High school-level education or equivalent level of knowledge ordinarily acquired through high school courses.
Ability to read, write, and spell English and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
Successful completion of an EKG and phlebotomy course upon hire or transfer.
Successful completion of initial clinical competency requirements before performing independently.
CPR certification upon hire or ability to attain 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 as delegated and supervised by an RN.
Take blood glucose measurements and record patient intake and output.
Assist patients with personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating.
Perform ordered EKGs according to policy and documented training and competency assessment.
Perform phlebotomy duties according to policy and 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.
Follow laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and medical information.
Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as directed.

Benefits

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