Health Care Tech I - Periop Procedural

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Health Care Tech I for the Olathe Medical Pavilion to support perioperative and procedural services during day shifts.

You will perform basic nursing tasks, monitor patients, document I&O, and assist with patient transport and room turnover, under RN supervision. A high school diploma and basic healthcare skills are required, with acute care exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with basic nursing tasks preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital procedures is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists with ADLs and basic care tasks.
• Performs finger-stick glucose and other routine monitoring.
• Assists with 12-lead EKGs and blood pressure checks.
• Documents I&O and patient data in the chart.
• Transports patients and supports room turnover.
• Maintains clean patient rooms and safety precautions.

Skills

Finger stick blood glucose

12 Lead EKG

Patient transport

Room turnover

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

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

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.

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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.