USW Bidding Period: 3/11/24-3/16/24

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in the Akron Metropolitan Area, where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.

4200 is a highly acute cardiovascular 39 bed unit that cares for patients who have had open heart surgeries, amputations, wounds, etc. The Senior Technician is a vital part of the team to ensure all CHG baths get done to prevent line infections and promote the healing of the patients. As a Senior Nursing Technician, you will: 
• Work under the direct supervision of the Director.
• Perform various duties assisting in the care of adult, geriatric, and sometimes adolescent and newborn patients. 
• Prepare unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patient, transfer or emergencies. 
• Provide and document assigned care throughout the shift to assure patient's physical comfort. 
• Perform treatment procedures and therapeutic measures in a safe and effective manner. 
• Report pertinent information about any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate nursing personnel. 

The ideal future caregiver is someone who: 
• Works well in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
• Is compassionate, adaptable, and works well in a close-knit team environment.
• Is motivated to learn, has critical thinking skills, and decisive judgement. 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• 3pm-11:30pm
• Prepares unit, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patient, transfer or emergencies.
• Provides and documents assigned care (bath, changing and/or refreshing of bed linen, dressing/undressing of patient, back rubs, etc.) and other general care through the day to assure patients physical comfort.
• As directed, performs and documents in the electronic medical records the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, height, and measures intake and output in an accurate and precise manner.
• Assists with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment, as necessary and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.
• Assists and accompanies patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process while assuring comfort.
• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients.
• Performs treatment procedures including, but not limited to, venous blood draws including blood cultures and blood glucose testing, enemas, application of ice packs and heat, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, sets-up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction and other therapeutic measures in a safe and effective manner.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patient if necessary, and distributes water and other nourishments according to patient needs in compliance with physician orders.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation and internal/external disaster plans and procedures.
• Provides post-mortem care and transport of body in a safe, precise manner.
• Adheres to isolation precautions when entering rooms where patient is in isolation.
• Performs hand hygiene per established policy.
• Cleans the shared patient equipment between each patient with appropriate disinfectant.
• Performs hourly safety rounds willingly, anticipates patient needs and responds to patient call lights promptly.
• Collects, properly labels and transports specimens to proper area in timely manner.
• Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information including any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms in order, reporting equipment that is out of order, cleaning equipment (as assigned) and mandatory inventory and distributing unit linen and supplies.
• Consistently completes assignments independently with high quality work. Adapts to change in workload or patient assignments. Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care.
• Independently performs assigned duties, willingly cooperates with staff in delivery of more complex treatments and procedures.
• Performs additional or less skilled duties as assigned by the registered nurse to include assisting with orientations of Senior Technicians and other personnel.
• Timely documents, per policies, care provided to patients in the electronic medical record and during downtime procedures.
• May perform EKGs and urinary catheterization in ED only.
• Completes annual on-going competency requirements. Attends continuing education programs and completes mandatory training in order to maintain certification/licensure, and department specific requirements.
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school graduate or the equivalent.

Certifications:

• Technicians must successfully complete the Akron School of Practical Nursing State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Training Program and state test. Failure to successfully complete STNA program and testing will result in failure to qualify for position.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
• Effective May 1, 2017, all newly hired Sr. Technicians must successfully complete the Akron School of Practical Nursing State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Training Program and state test.

Work Experience:

• One year recent acute care experience preferred.
• Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills needed.

Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required