Health Care Tech I - Periop Procedural

Olathe Health System, Inc.; Pavilion; Sur place; CAD 60 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Olathe Health System, Inc. is seeking a Health Care Tech I - Periop Procedural to assist nurses with basic care and patient transport. The role includes ADLs, glucose checks, EKGs, I&O, specimen collection, and ensuring a safe, clean patient environment.

Emphasis on safety, rapid response to calls, and teamwork within Perioperative and Procedural Services. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and at least 6 months of related experience as a transporter, orderly,

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• 6 months experience as transporter, orderly or nursing assistant.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Outlook.

Responsabilités

• Provide basic nursing skills including ADLs.
• Perform finger stick blood glucose and 12-lead EKG.
• Record intake and output; collect urine, stool, sputum samples.
• Assist with devices and tubes; bladder scanning and patient transport.
• Document tasks in the chart and maintain a clean, safe patient environment.
• Respond promptly to call lights and notify RN of changes in patient status.

Connaissances

Microsoft Office Outlook

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

6 months experience as transporter/orderly/nursing assistant

Description du poste

Position Summary / Career Interest

The Health Care Technician I is an unlicensed staff member in Perioperative and Procedural Services who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service at all times; demonstrates competencies in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills.

Position Title
Health Care Tech I - Periop Procedural
Days - Full Time
Olathe Medical Pavilion C

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to:


• ADLs


• Finger stick blood glucose


• 12 Lead EKG


• Recording intake and output


• Collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens


• Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc.


• Emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies


• Bladder Scanning


• Obtains height and weight


• Patient transport


• Room turnover and stocking


• Patient monitoring device placement


• Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, etc.


• Maintains neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment.


• Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to, rounding on patients, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.


• Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principles.


• Care for patients in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions, and isolation principles.


• Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.


• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.


• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• High School Graduate or GED


• 6 months of experience as a transporter, orderly or nursing assistant

Preferred Education And Experience

• Acute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy.

Required Licensure And Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook.


• Data entry skills.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-58140

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.


• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].


• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.