Medical Surgical Technician - Pediatric EmPATH-Full-time/nights

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health is seeking a Medical Surgical Technician for the Pediatric EmPATH unit on a full-time night shift. Responsibilities include maintaining patient hygiene and safety, conducting hourly rounds, and providing hydration and nutrition support to patients.

Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is essential to ensure high-quality care. Preferred qualifications include completing a CNA training course and a HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nursing assistant training course preferred (CNA Cert.).
• HS diploma preferred / Equivalent from an accredited school (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains the hygiene/cleanliness of the patients, the patient's environment, Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
• Using Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.
• Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Performs or assists with performing nutritional/ hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H20 or snacks).
• Collects and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks, identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in Evidence Based tasks.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

CNA cert.

Job description

Medical Surgical Technician - Pediatric EmPATH-Full-time/nights

Requirements

Completion of a nursing assistant training course preferred (CNA Cert.) or one (1) plus years of experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains the hygiene/cleanliness of the patients, the patient's environment, Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
• Using Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.
• Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
• Performs or assists with performing nutritional/ hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H20 or snacks).
• Collects and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks, identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in Evidence Based tasks.
• Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
• Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Qualifications

HS diploma preferred /Equivalent from an accredited school (preferred)

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

We are an equal opportunity employer.