Unit Technician - Pre/Post Operative Care Unit
About The Position
Unit Technicians assist with patient care to support the nursing practice of the unit under the direction of a registered nurse and/or licensed medical professional. The Unit Technician carries out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel. The Cardiac Unit Technicians provide 24/7 continues surveillance, analysis and interpretation of patient’s heart rhythm patterns, blood pressure and continues pulse oximetry (spO2) for inpatients. The ED Technician collaborates with nursing and consultants/providers when patient parameters are abnormal or critical. The ED Technician identifies and activates medical emergencies response plans (performs assigned duties, i.e. Lucas device procurement and application). The ED Technician is responsible for performing ECGs and splinting along with other duties as assigned in the emergency department setting as directed by licensed medical personnel.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care to support the nursing practice of the unit
- Carry out designated activities that are within those functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel
- Provide 24/7 continues surveillance, analysis and interpretation of patient’s heart rhythm patterns, blood pressure and continues pulse oximetry (spO2) for inpatients
- Collaborate with nursing and consultants/providers when patient parameters are abnormal or critical
- Identify and activate medical emergencies response plans
- Perform ECGs and splinting along with other duties as assigned in the emergency department setting as directed by licensed medical personnel.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
