Health Care Tech - Bell Pre/Post | Full-Time

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is hiring a Health Care Tech - Bell Pre/Post for full-time shifts in Perioperative and Procedural Services. This unlicensed staff member supports RNs by performing basic nursing tasks, patient care, phlebotomy, EKGs, and patient transport while prioritizing safety and compassionate service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and hold MA/EMT/LPN training or be completing 1–2 years of nursing school; BLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Technical/Professional Training/Degree in MA, EMT or LPN or 1-2 years nursing school completion.
• BLS/ACLS as applicable per role.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing skills including vital signs and pulse oximetry.
• Phlebotomy and specimen handling.
• 12-lead EKG and finger-stick glucose.
• ADLs and I&O recording.
• Patient transport and room turnover.
• Set up for minor procedures and sterile fields.
• Discontinue peripheral IVs and foley catheters as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

ADLs

Patient transport

Education

High School Graduate

MA/EMT/LPN training or 1-2 years nursing school

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Title: Health Care Tech - Bell Pre/Post | Full-Time

The Health Care Technician 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. Various shifts are available at The University of Kansas Health System!

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: Vital signs and Pulse oximetry


• Phlebotomy


• 12- lead EKG


• Finger stick blood glucose


• ADLs


• 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


• Set up for minor procedures


• Discontinue peripheral IVs


• Discontinue foley catheters


• Set up and maintain a sterile field for procedures


• Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc.


• Phlebotomy Collection of, proper identification of, and labeling of laboratory specimens


• Provide assistance to physicians and other providers during sterile procedures


• Assist with surgical skin prep


• Documents in O2 for 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


• Any other duties as assigned


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

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate


• Technical/Professional Training/Degree in: MA, EMT or LPN or Completion of 1-2 years nursing school

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

• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, data entry required

Time Type

Full-time

Job Requisition ID

R-8089

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.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.