Nursing Tech II-MSP-PEH - SURG/NURSING

About the position

Performs specific patient care procedures (such as, phlebotomy, wound care, gastric and urethral tube insertion and bedside testing) under the direction of a licensed Nurse and / or performs specific support-procedures for the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in the patient record.
• Stamps and assembles patient charts.
• Posts laboratory and other tests results.
• Transports patients and documents action on patient record.
• Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data in patient record.
• Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse.
• Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
• Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record.
• Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes.
• Prepares patients for surgery.
• Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes.
• Performs enemas and disimpactions.
• Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients.
• Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart monitoring).
• Participates in the nutritional well being of the patient through tray delivery, assistance with patient set-up, assists those patients that are dependent for their intake needs, and accurately records consumption.
• Uses the computerized Patient Care Information System (PACIS) at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities included in this description.
• Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit.
• Cleans and stores equipment.
• Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers.
• Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods.
• Inventories equipment as required.
• Processes broken equipment as directed.
• Maintains equipment logs as required.
• Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology.
• Transports x-rays, blood and equipment.
• Delivers patient food trays and nourishment.
• Performs basic clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying.
• Assists or provides patient hygiene to include, shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare, and bathing.
• Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E cylinders.
• Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team.
• Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving the unit.
• Performs other functions as required.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent plus specialized, short-term training in medical / surgical patient care or the delivery of special care.
• One to three years experience preferred.
• Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.

Benefits

• Access to a robust wellness program, including free access to on-site and community-based gyms.
• Nutrition coaching and classes.
• Wellness challenges.