Team Care Specialist Tech

Riverview Health • Noblesville, IN

15d

About The Position

The Surgery Team Care Specialist provides basic patient support, transports patients, and retrieves equipment. The role documents information and communicates with the healthcare team as needed. It is also responsible for keeping equipment, rooms, supplies, and hallways clean and safe for patients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualifications as a high school graduate.
• At least one year of experience in a hospital environment.
• No license or certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and communicate significant findings and procedure results to the Registered Nurse to help prevent delays or complications in patient care.
• Document pertinent patient care data on appropriate forms or in the electronic patient chart according to legal, ethical, and procedural guidelines, and assume information-management responsibilities.
• Assist with routine hygiene, nutrition, and comfort needs, including bathing, distributing fluids and nourishment, feeding, ambulating, changing bed linens, oral care, grooming, shampooing hair, and toileting.
• Perform routine clinical tests and procedures, including vital signs, hot/cold packs, measuring and documenting patient input and output, weighing patients, bladder ultrasound, and suction setup; deliver lab specimens and complete documentation.
• Perform basic nursing support tasks, including answering call lights, transporting patients and specimens, assisting with patient transfers, and providing range-of-motion assistance.
• Assist physicians and other team members with treatments and procedures as directed; assist the RN in PACU as needed.
• Perform unit support functions, including answering the phone, retrieving and transporting supplies and equipment, orienting patients to their rooms upon admission, and maintaining clean, clutter-free hallways and rooms and a safe facility.
• Assist in the instrument room, storeroom, and stocking areas; perform inventory duties; and participate in and attend meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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