Nursing Technician II - SICU/CVICU

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Technician II is a member of the nursing care team who provides direct patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. The role supports patients with nutrition, transportation, hygiene, mobility, data collection, and other activities as directed. This position is in the SICU/CVICU and is listed as full time on the PM shift, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

The technician supports the patient plan of care, helps maintain patient safety and comfort, assists with admissions and discharges, communicates patient observations and changes to nurses, and completes assigned clinical, resource-management, and clerical tasks. The role also requires maintaining certifications, completing mandatory training, and meeting organizational attendance, service, and safety expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as a nurse technician. One year of experience may be substituted with certification as a Nursing Assistant or successful completion of a fundamentals of nursing course.
• BLS certification is required within the first 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in interventions related to the patient plan of care.
• Report changes in patient condition and relevant observations to the nurse.
• Provide safety measures and take appropriate action to prevent injury.
• Prepare rooms or equipment for expected admissions; assist with admission procedures and orient patients to the environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and other support as directed.
• Change linen, make beds, organize patient environments, and provide personalized services within prescribed limits.
• Prepare patients for discharge or transfer by obtaining equipment and gathering belongings.
• Communicate patient events and issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Use time, supplies, and equipment efficiently; help ensure equipment is maintained and malfunctions are addressed.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks to meet patient and unit needs, completing assignments within specified time frames.
• Work cooperatively with healthcare teams, respond to requests, and participate in team problem-solving.
• Restock patient rooms and clerical supplies, and assist with environmental checks required by policy and regulatory agencies.
• Respond promptly to communication devices to meet patient needs.
• Enter pertinent information into the electronic medical record and maintain patient charts and files.
• Schedule physician appointments, call physician consults, request medical-record copies when indicated, and arrange patient transportation as requested.
• Use medical terminology effectively and maintain, organize, and restock clerical supplies and forms.
• Credit supplies and equipment to the appropriate department; order specialty items and follow procedures for returning vendor equipment.
• Maintain required certifications, complete annual safety training and other mandatory classes, and meet attendance and service expectations.
• Comply with annual employee health requirements and hazardous-waste handling procedures, including required RCRA training.
• Support a positive work environment, follow the LMC Code of Conduct, stay informed about organizational activities, and participate in performance improvement and change processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning day one.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) match plan enrollment beginning day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED