Critical Care Technician-FT-Nights- ICU

Luminis Health Inc; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan (employer match)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Luminis Health Inc. in Lanham, MD seeks a CNA to provide direct patient care, assist nursing staff, and help ensure high-quality, cost-effective health services.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, assisting with procedures, documenting care, handling specimens, and maintaining supplies. Must hold HS Diploma and Maryland CNA license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensed by Maryland Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient data and performs unit-specific care per nurse instruction.
• Processes orders and labels specimens per policy; communicates STAT/urgent orders.
• Documents care and treatments in the patient record.
• Transports medications safely according to policy.
• Maintains supplies and equipment as required by the unit.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high quality, cost effective health care through direct care of patients and collaboration with other health team members.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Participates in patient care data collection and unit-specific treatments as directed by staff nurse and in accordance with established standards, policies,and procedures, to include IVs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, vital signs, wound care, skin care, oral care and trach care. Performs other functions as delegated by assigned nurse/charge nurse or Clinical Directorto include venipuncture, IV insertion and specimen collection; reports abnormal observations to assigned RN/charge nurse. Utilizes aseptic technique on insertion of Foley catheters.
2. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure. Labels blood tubes/lab specimen correctly 100%; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
3. Documents all care and treatment provided to patients, i.e. height, weight Point of Care Testing via computerized documentation.
4. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
5. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment as defined by the unit, department, or initiative.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• HS Diploma/equivalent

Required License/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant through Maryland Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands - Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Additional Notes

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$20.74 – $24.46 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

*Benefit offerings based on employment status