OB Tech - Labor & Delivery - PT Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center • Hutchinson, KS

66d

About The Position

The position involves participating in direct patient care and other supportive activities under the direct delegation of licensed nursing staff. The role requires maintaining and applying principles of safety, recognizing when and how to escalate patient concerns, and working cooperatively with other health team members. The individual will actively participate in outstanding customer service and maintain respectful relationships with all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
• Computer/data entry skills.
• Completion of a nurse assistant training program or equivalent experience.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification through the AHA or ARC before start date.

Nice To Haves

• Previous exposure to a medical environment.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• One year nurse assistant experience in an acute care setting.
• Certification as a CNA in the State of Kansas.
• Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP).

Responsibilities

• Performs individualized patient-focused care and technical tasks under the direct delegation of a registered nurse.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output as directed.
• Assists with bathing, feeding, dressing, turning and repositioning, and transporting patients.
• Answers call lights, phones, changes bed linen, directs visitors, runs errands, and performs other functions as directed by the nursing staff.
• Observes patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reports any changes to the nursing staff.
• Collects/handles lab specimens as directed by the nursing staff.
• Utilizes universal precautions when performing any procedure involving blood or other body fluids.
• Properly disposes of used sharps and other biohazardous waste.
• Abides by HIPAA regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Serves a population from newborn through geriatric.
• Functions in the Emergency Department as a Nurse Assistant and Phlebotomist as determined by department needs.
• Performs EKG testing and collects specimens for tests as requested by the physician.
• Maintains phlebotomy trays and outpatient draw station.
• Recognizes and reports unusual rhythms or rhythm changes in the ICU.
• Performs clerical functions related to the unit in the ICU.
• Prepares patient and exam room for imaging procedures and transports patients to and from imaging examination rooms.
• Performs scrubbing functions for vaginal and cesarean deliveries in the OB department.
• Provides continuous video observation of assigned patients as a Telesitter.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous benefit package

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