Clinical Tech PreOp DT

Nch Healthcare System Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NCH Healthcare System Inc. in Naples, FL is seeking a Clinical Technician in the Pre-Op/Recovery area. Under RN direction, you will support patient care, manage supplies, and assist with specimen collection, documentation in EMR, and basic lab procedures as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification, with eligible pathways for CNA, RN student, or EMT/Paramedic licensure in Florida. Work hours are full-time in a daytime schedule within the Pre-Op unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must meet one of: CNA with FL licensure and 1 year of full-time CNA experience, RN student actively enrolled, RN graduate awaiting NCLEX, EMT/Paramedic with FL license and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain supplies and equipment in Pre-op/Recovery areas.
• Collect and label specimens and document in EMR.
• Perform venipuncture and basic point-of-care testing as trained.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Ensure clean rooms and safe environment; respond to patient requests.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

US:FL:Naples:350 7th Street North | Nursing Support | Full Time

Description

• DEPARTMENT: 16217 - Pre Op
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Technician under the direction of a Registered Nurse is responsible for using practical knowledge and skills to work effectively with other staff of the NCH Healthcare System in the Pre-op/Recovery Room settings. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining all department supplies, equipment and assisting with defined aspects of the Pre-op/Recovery Room care of patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
• Maintains and orders supplies and equipment, replenishing both on an ongoing basis throughout the assigned shift, in a fast-effective manner.
• Maintains clean examination rooms and safe work environment/equipment as evidenced by proper handling of contaminated supplies/equipment, i.e. emptying trash/linen bags in Department as needed.
• Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, and utilizing universal precautions.
• Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and immediately presents review to the attending physician.
• Instructs and/or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under direction of licensed professional.
• Responds timely to all patient request and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
• Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Reports pertinent patient changes and/or clinical findings to primary care partner.
• Assists the nursing staff with patient admission/discharge/transfers.
• Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs ED POCT. Performs quality control on all waive tests.
• Initiates Heplocks and performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfy one of the following:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the current State of Florida licensure with 1 year of full time CNA experience in a skilled nursing facility or hospital setting, a new graduate CNA with State of Florida licensure and have been from a CNA program that is recognized by the US Department of Education.
  • RN student that has completed nursing fundamentals or caring scholar course and continually be actively enrolled in an RN Nursing program and must provide transcripts every semester.
  • Graduate of an RN program who is pending authorization (receipt of letter) to test for the NCLEX (up to four months from receiving letter to sit for NCLEX) OR has not passed their first NCLEX and is awaiting second test (has another four months from test date to obtain RN license).
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic with current valid Florida Licensure and work experience required.
• Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data