Nursing Technician - Pre-Admission Testing

Catholic Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, a 437-bed teaching hospital and member of Catholic Health on Long Island, seeks a Nursing Technician to assist under a Nurse Practitioner, supporting safe patient care in a Level I Trauma Center with a staffed team of about 900 physicians.

You will perform clinical tasks such as hand hygiene, vital signs, phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, oxygen equipment prep, and patient transport, plus assist with specimen handling and ensuring smooth patient flow; must have a high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program; Current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Hands hygiene and standard precautions.
• Assist with patient visits and reception, equipment prep, vital signs, weights, orientation, safety.
• Perform direct patient care focusing on hygiene, safety, comfort and skin care.
• Prepare oxygen equipment, perform phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG.
• Assist and/or transport patients safely.
• Collect and transport specimens per regulatory standards.
• Facilitate patient flow through the department.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

NA program / RN-related training

Medical/surgical experience

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital is a 437-bed 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.

Job Details

The Nursing Technician performs, under the supervision or direction of a Nurse Practitioner, those duties to assist in safe treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate behaviors consistent with GSHMC’s model of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable
• Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical nurse, assists with patient visits to PST 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
• Assists and/or transports patients in a timely and safe manner.
• Collects and transports specimens maintaining standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Facilitates patient flow through the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program; Current BLS
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred; Ability to interpret medical terminology;
• Previous patient care experience, in a hospital setting referred

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.