Nursing Technician - CTICU

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth

Job summary

Catholic Health's Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center in West Islip, NY is seeking a Nursing Technician to assist under RN supervision in safe patient care, admissions support, and daily tasks.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG, transport, specimen handling, meal assistance, and coordination with care teams; requires High School Diploma or GED, completion of NA program or RN-related clinical training, and current BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of NA program or RN-related clinical training is required.
• Current BLS certification from AHA is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission of patients, reception and safety orientation.
• Performs direct patient care focusing on hygiene, safety and comfort.
• Prepares oxygen equipment, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG and arrhythmia interpretation.
• Assists with meals and feeding, and distributes water and nourishments.
• Transports patients safely and promptly.
• Collects and transports specimens in accordance with regulations.
• Supports OR prep process and coordination.
• Transports patients to the CTICU.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NA program or equivalent (BOCES/Military Hospital Corps)

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

The Nursing Technician performs, under the supervision or direction of a Registered Nurse, those duties to assist in safe treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission of patients re: reception, equipment preparation, vital signs, obtaining actual weights, orientation to surroundings and implementation of safety measures
• Performs direct care with attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort and skin care while anticipating the needs of the patient and family.
• Performs oxygen equipment preparation, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, Arrhythmia interpretation
• Responsible to prepare patients for meals and assist with feeding as directed. Distributes water and other nourishments as directed.
• Assists and/or transports patients in a timely and safe manner.
• Collects and transports specimens maintaining standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Demonstrates understanding and cooperation with the prep process for the OR in a timely fashion
• Transports patients to the CTICU

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of NA program,BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Salary Range

USD $28.65 - USD $37.25 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.