Medical Surgical Technician - Coast - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

McLeod Health; Loris (SC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

McLeod Health is seeking a Medical Surgical Technician for the Coast ICU unit. The role supports patient care on a high-acuity unit, assisting nurses, transporting patients, and maintaining infection control and confidentiality.

Minimum 1 year of related work experience and a High School Diploma or GED are required; Basic Life Support certification is needed. The hospital emphasizes patient safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must be familiar with medical terminology and practices and must be able to record information accurately.

Aufgaben

• Assist nurses and caregivers with patient care on medical-surgical unit.
• Direct patient transport and assist with admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Maintain infection control practices and PPE usage; ensure patient safety and confidentiality.

Kenntnisse

Medical terminology

Documentation

Equipment operation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: LC1612231357 Job: 60631357 - Medical Surgical Technician - Coast - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Description

• Job responsibilities include those listed in competencies document
• Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co- workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Directs visitors, answers telephone, relays messages, runs errands as necessary for unit to run smoothly.
• Performs clerical duties in admitting, transferring and discharging.
• Is proficient in the use of equipment on the assigned unit such as computer, call light, phone, copier, and fax machine.
• Assists nurses in obtaining data for assessment and recognizes abnormalities which require immediate notification of RN/MD, as well as assisting the nurse to provide care.
• Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control to include PPE, cleaning of patient areas and equipment.
• Follows policies and procedures of the hospital; demonstrates knowledge of HIPPA; practices patient confidentiality.
• Transports patients to other departments via stretcher or wheelchair, completing handoff communication.
• Supports the operation of the department by performing tasks associated with general unit organization and orderliness.
• Maintains and organizes inventory of supplies; is accountable for cost effective quality patient care.
• Contributes to and assists unit personnel in Performance Improvement activities.
• Functions effectively in a wide range of crisis situations and in an atmosphere of stress and tension; handles personal and professional frustrations appropriately.
• Demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude and responds with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and consistently strives to use time effectively. Demonstrates an ability to set appropriate priorities and is prompt in completing assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

Must be familiar with medical terminology and practices and must be able to record information accurately.

Minimum 1 Year Of Related Work Experience

Requirements

• Degrees: High School/Ged
• Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to. We are an equal opportunity employer.