What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care/Inventory Tech - Emergency Room - RMC - FT - Day position at Capital Health?
Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Position Overview:
SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)
Functions as an integral part of the patient care team by assisting the professional staff in delivering indirect and direct patient care according to unit specific functions. Performs Phlebotomy, glucometer testing and EKG responsibilities as required. Performs clerical duties, computer system tasks, supply maintenance, and other duties as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or equivalency.
Experience: One year prior experience as an EMT, military medic, PCA in an acute care or equivalent skill in long-term care setting, completion of a medical assistant program, or successful completion of two clinical semesters of an accredited nursing school.
Other Credentials: AHA BLS. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
4 hours of Stroke related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation
Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
Special Training: Successful completion of UAP training within 90 days of employment.
Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
Usual Work Day:8 Hours
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
- Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN.
- Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
- Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
- Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently. Records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
- Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely an accurately.
- Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
- Assists with post mortem care.
- Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
- Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit. Performs accurate glucometer testing. Performs EKG's as determined by unit and following competency attainment. Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
- Stocks supplies as required by designated unit. Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment. Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs. Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
- Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift. Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.
- Maintains adequate par levels of storeroom supplies on the unit. including special order items and documentation forms. Directs the neat and orderly stocking of supplies within the supply room and patient care areas.
- Maintains unit bases equipment to assure that equipment is checked per policy and that missing or broken equipment is replaced or repaired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl
Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 85 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion
Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 85 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.
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