Nursing Technician - Pre-Admission Testing - PD
Catholic Health•Bay Shore, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nursing Technician performs, under the supervision or direction of a Registered Nurse, those duties to assist in safe treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
