Nursing Technician - Pre-Admission Testing - PD

Catholic Health•Bay Shore, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Technician performs, under the supervision or direction of a Nurse Practitioner, those duties to assist in safe treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Good Samaritan University Hospital's model of patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program; Current BLS
Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred; Ability to interpret medical terminology;
Previous patient care experience, in a hospital setting referred

Responsibilities

Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable
Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical nurse, assists with patient visits to PST re: reception, equipment preparation, vital signs, obtaining actual weights, orientation to surroundings and implementation of safety measures
Performs direct care with attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort and skin care while anticipating the needs of the patient and family.
Performs oxygen equipment preparation, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG
Assists and/or transports patients in a timely and safe manner.
Collects and transports specimens maintaining standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
Facilitates patient flow through the department.