Nurse Technician -Telemetry

LCMC Health • Covington, LA

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About The Position

This position is a great opportunity for nursing students (or recent grads awaiting licensure) to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You’ll work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals while building practical skills that support your future nursing career. This job description outlines the general responsibilities of the role but isn’t all-inclusive. As a learning organization, LCMC Health may adjust duties to meet patient and operational needs.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an accredited Professional School of Nursing or graduate of an accredited Professional School of Nursing awaiting NCLEX licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Supporting nursing staff with patient transport, repositioning, and transfers using proper body mechanics
• Practicing standard precautions and isolation techniques as appropriate
• Selecting age- and developmentally appropriate equipment such as stretchers, side rails, and restraints
• Monitoring patients in holding areas and helping maintain a safe environment
• Performing hand hygiene before and after all patient interactions
• Cleaning and resetting patient bays after each use
• Sanitizing equipment and workstations
• Emptying linen hampers and stocking/rotating linens in blanket warmers
• Unboxing, organizing, and stocking supplies
• Reporting broken equipment and assisting with work order requests
• Answering phones and relaying messages accurately
• Verifying room assignments when needed
• Communicating with patient liaisons to support patient and family needs, under RN direction
• Transport specimens to the laboratory
• Receive and verify supply deliveries from the Purchasing Department
• Escort parents or guardians to and from the unit
• Stepping in to help when needed and volunteering when you see opportunities
• Staying informed through the unit communication board
• Attending required unit in-services and continuing education programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed