Multi Skilled Technician -- MedSurg nights

Ntmconline; Gainesville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ntmconline is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician for MedSurg nights to support patient care in a Medical Surgical/ICU setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and perform phlebotomy under nurse supervision, ensuring safe, aseptic blood collection and timely responses to patient needs.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification within 30 days, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy and blood draws as directed, including codes.
• Attend to vital signs, patient mobility, and daily living activities.
• Perform waived point-of-care testing per policy.
• Maintain room preparation, supplies, and patient privacy.
• Communicate effectively with team and document care.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification within 30 days

Job description

Multi Skilled Technician -- MedSurg nights

Assists with basic patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of the registered nurse. Maintains an environment that is safely prepared for patient care. Responsible for attending and phlebotomy services during codes. Responsible for safely and aseptically drawing blood cultures as well as other phlebotomy specimens as directed.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides supportive care to the Medical Surgical and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients under the direct supervision of the nurs
• Measures, documents and reports vital signs. Reports abnormal results immediately to the registered nurse.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Assist patients with blood glucose monitoring
• Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain.
• Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient care activities are delegated and supervised by the registered nurse.
• Perform phlebotomy with venipuncture using aseptic technique for collection of blood cultures and other laboratory specimens as directed.
• Responsible for ensuring the STAT draws are done timely and accurately.
• Attend codes as designated to perform phlebotomy when needed.
• Remove urinary catheter and peripheral IVs.
• Perform 12-lead EKG.
• Alerts licensed staff to patients in emergency or physically distressed situations.
• Transports patients, as necessary. Assists with moving, ambulating and lifting patients.
• Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
• Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions and safety regulations.
• Communicates in an effective manner with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.
• Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and appropriately.
• Ability to perform waived testing (point of care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
• Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.
• Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.
• Adheres to policies and procedures established by the department.
• Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team member; supports and assists the team.
• Enhances growth and development through participation in educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested within scope.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 80% of staff meetings annually.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.

BASIC SKILLS

• Basic computer skills

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS Certification within 30 days

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Additional languages a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs alone.
• May be required to assist with patients or equipment up to 500 lbs.
• Ability to walk or stand for up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, twist and reach above shoulder level.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Basic Life Support

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