Nurse Technician - Cardiac Telemetry

Saint Francis Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Technician provides patient care to an assigned group of patients within the scope of practice and under the supervision and direction of an Oklahoma State Licensed Nurse. The role uses basic nursing skills and knowledge to support patient functional status, performing care in accordance with hospital standards and procedures. The position is in Cardiology Services, on the 2 North Cardiac Telemetry unit, at the Yale Campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is a full-time day position scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with variable scheduling that includes rotating weekends. The position is identified as safety-sensitive under Oklahoma law.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Saint Francis Hospital Nurse Technician Training Program or a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
0–6 months of related experience; previous healthcare-related experience will be considered.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and efficiently.
Ability to be detail-oriented when documenting numerical data.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care to an assigned group of patients using basic skills and knowledge.
Perform procedural tasks and assist with activities of daily living, considering patients’ age and cultural, psychosocial factors.
Observe and accurately and promptly report patients’ conditions, activities, and needs to a licensed nurse.
Demonstrate specialty skills and knowledge appropriate to the patient population.
Perform technical procedures on the unit-specific skills checklist as delegated by the Licensed Nurse.
Document data according to unit and hospital policy, including treatments and procedures performed, intake and output, vital signs, and other data.
Support unit and hospital goals through performance-improvement and educational activities; attend mandatory in-services and meet unit educational standards.
Complete variance reports accurately.
Modify behavior or performance to comply with care standards and unit requirements.
Maintain a clean and orderly patient room and unit, complete assigned unit duties, and perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
Transport patients, food, supplies, equipment, and specimens as necessary.