Nurse Technician

Fulton County•Various Locations In Fulton County, GA

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About The Position

This full-time position in the Department of Senior Services provides basic patient care and collaborative healthcare, education, and outreach services for County residents affected by tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV. The incumbent works under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse and performs patient-care, clinical-support, and administrative duties in County health facilities. Duties include obtaining medical histories, assisting with examinations, collecting and analyzing specimens, conducting health checks and tests, triaging patients, providing HIV counseling and education, and billing for services. The role also includes clinic scheduling, record handling, communications, and support for clinical staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, supplemented by vocational or technical training as a Medical Assistant, Nursing Technician, or in a related field, plus certification as a Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse and one year of experience as a Medical Assistant or in a similar role; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must be certified as a Certified Nurse Technician through an accredited program.
Must complete an approved CNA program and hold a Georgia CNA license, or complete the out-of-state certification application process through reciprocity.
Must hold a State of Georgia license as a Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant, or be licensed in another state and work in Georgia through reciprocity.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Must demonstrate proficiency in the essential job functions and be able to learn, understand, and apply applicable county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.
Application must document the minimum required knowledge, skills, education, and experience.
If selected, provide an official accredited college transcript at employment for any degrees or coursework used to qualify.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience working with seniors or older adults.
Some experience working in a senior facility.

Responsibilities

Obtain and document patients’ medical histories for physician review.
Assist physicians with routine and annual examinations, including stocking and checking examination-room supplies.
Obtain vital signs and perform height, weight, vision, and hearing checks and designated clinical tests.
Collect sputum, blood, and urine samples; perform phlebotomy and other specimen-collection duties.
Perform pregnancy, hemoglobin, blood sugar, lead, metabolic, and blood pressure tests, take chest X-rays, and conduct other designated checks as needed.
Triage patients, assess their needs before provider visits, verify that vital signs and lab results are stable, and immediately report abnormalities to the medical provider.
Provide HIV counseling and health education about HIV risk factors, risky lifestyles, and communicable diseases; provide information about community social-service agencies and condoms.
Answer calls, greet and assist clients, respond to telephone inquiries, and provide information about agency programs, services, policies, and procedures.
Schedule laboratory and medical appointments; verify proof of income and residency and check identification for clinic programs.
Enter data into specialized computer programs, search data and records, fax referrals, and receive and process medical information from outside agencies.
Pull and review medical charts for relevant laboratory information; process charts for medication refills and immunization review.
Handle abnormal laboratory reports and contact patients to arrange appointments promptly by certified mail or confidential phone call.
Date-stamp incoming laboratory reports, log them, and copy and distribute them to appropriate providers.
Assist with orienting and training clinical staff.
Perform other related duties as required.