Nurse Tech Oncology Practice

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Acts as a team member in the delivery of quality patient care under the supervision of a Provider or Registered Nurse (RN) in the examination and treatment of patients to facilitate clinic flow and provide excellent patient care. Performs basic skills per department guidelines and policies; communicates observations to members of the health care team. The role provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, consistent with clinical policies, procedures and department standard work. This includes identifying health maintenance gaps, documenting in the electronic health record, actively participating in safety initiatives, collecting patient reported medication history, allergies, risk screenings, medical history, vital signs, and samples. The Nurse Tech also performs minor testing, assists with stocking supplies, cleans patient's environment/work area/equipment, and performs and documents required clinical logs and CLIA waived laboratory tests. The position requires demonstrating a high standard of moral and ethical behavior, committing to continuous improvement of the patient experience, and advocating for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organization data. Adherence to the organization’s published values, standards, and policies is essential.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days

Responsibilities

• Provides support to facilitate safe, quality patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider, consistent with clinical policies, procedures and department standard work.
• May serve as a chaperone, an impartial observer during a sensitive examination or procedure.
• Provides input in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Identifies health maintenance gaps for patients; notifies patients of existing health maintenance gaps.
• Documents in the electronic health record; documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate, including, but not limited to: use of assistive devices for patient mobilization and transfers, hand hygiene, and confirmation of patient using at least two patient identifiers.
• Collects patient reported medication history, allergies, risk screenings along with medical history; reports information to Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.
• Collects and reports vital signs as delineated by a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider.
• Collects samples, including, but not limited to: urine and stool.
• Performs minor testing for provider interpretation, including, but not limited to: Point of care tests, Electrocardiogram, etc
• Assists with stocking of supplies and cleans patient’s environment/work area/equipment; communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Performs and documents the results of required clinical logs and CLIA waived laboratory tests; including but not limited to: performing routine quality control procedures, maintaining temperature logs and eyewash stations, etc.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Commits to continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service.
• Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.
• Adheres to the organization’s published values, standards, and policies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection
• Home and auto insurance
• Pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

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