Nursing Tech II - Medical and Surgical Department

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Española, NM

5d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital's Surgical Department is hiring a Nursing Tech II to perform specific patient care procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse and/or provide support procedures for the operation of a nursing or clinical department. The role operates patient monitoring systems and supports patient care and unit operations. The position is PRN, with varied days and hours, at 1010 Spruce Street, Espanola, NM 87532-2724.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus specialized, short-term training in medical/surgical patient care or delivery of special care.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training before entering the classification.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience preferred.
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients and collect information for documentation in the patient record.
• Stamp and assemble patient charts and post laboratory and other test results.
• Transport patients and document the action in the patient record.
• Collect and record vital signs, weights, and other patient data.
• Administer oxygen under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Assist nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
• Document all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record.
• Remove peripheral intravenous therapy lines.
• Perform phlebotomy, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Insert and remove gastric and urethral tubes.
• Perform enemas and disimpactions.
• Perform bedside testing, including oximetry, ECG, glucometry, urinalysis, and other tests.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, and walking.
• Operate patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs, such as cardiac and fetal heart monitoring.
• Support patients' nutritional well-being by delivering trays, setting up meals, assisting patients who need help eating, and accurately recording consumption.
• Use the computerized Patient Care Information System (PACIS) at the skill level appropriate to the role's responsibilities.
• Maintain cleanliness of nutrition areas and the general unit; clean and store equipment; empty trash, linen bags, and sharps containers; and stock medical supplies, linens, and paper goods.
• Inventory equipment as required, process broken equipment as directed, and maintain equipment logs as required.
• Deliver specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology, and Pathology; transport x-rays, blood, and equipment; and deliver patient food trays and nourishment.
• Perform basic clerical duties, including answering phones, taking messages, filing, and copying.
• Assist with or provide patient hygiene, including shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare, and bathing.
• Assist patients with portable or wall oxygen and ensure proper storage of E cylinders.
• Organize care to contribute to the overall quality of the team.
• Communicate information pertinent to the end-of-shift summation before leaving the unit.
• Perform other functions as required.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Employee wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED