Multiskilled Tech T5 - Surgery Unit - Nights

JPS Health Network • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multiskilled Tech I performs technical and clerical duties associated with the care and treatment of patients. Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities: Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and development stage. Assist with patient care in a way that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection, accidental contamination, and protects the patient from injury or harm. Obtains and records vital signs, I/O's, weights, basic ECG monitoring, venipuncture’s, bedside testing, and documents in the patients record as directed by the licensed personnel. Delivers and obtains items from other areas of the hospital as required. Prepares and assists with admissions, discharges, procedures, ambulating and transfers of patients. Assists in monitoring adequate availability and stocking of supplies and equipment according to established PAR levels. Performs clerical functions (fax, copier, computer, printer; insurance coding, patient charges, and telephone). Monitors patients with restraints or on suicide precautions and documents as directed. Maintains a safe, clean work environment. Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have one of the following: Current Nurse Assistant certification from the Texas Department of Public Health (CNAs only); or Current certification from a national registry as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA); or Current State of Texas registration (EMT); or current Patient Care Tech certification (PCT).
• Current JPS recognized BLS- CPR Certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Must have current licensure, certification, or registration relative to the discipline used to qualify for the position and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of Area Specific Competency Based Orientation Program within the first 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited medical training program (e.g. EMT-B/I, EMT-P, CMA, CNA, etc.).
• Completion of basic ECG, Phlebotomy, or Medical Terminology courses.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care with consideration for age and development stage.
• Assist with patient care in a way that minimizes the risk of transfer of infection, accidental contamination, and protects the patient from injury or harm.
• Obtains and records vital signs, I/O's, weights, basic ECG monitoring, venipuncture’s, bedside testing, and documents in the patients record as directed by the licensed personnel.
• Delivers and obtains items from other areas of the hospital as required.
• Prepares and assists with admissions, discharges, procedures, ambulating and transfers of patients.
• Assists in monitoring adequate availability and stocking of supplies and equipment according to established PAR levels.
• Performs clerical functions (fax, copier, computer, printer; insurance coding, patient charges, and telephone).
• Monitors patients with restraints or on suicide precautions and documents as directed.
• Maintains a safe, clean work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed