CVICU Senior Tech SFT 1st Shift .8

• Prepares unit, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patient, transfer or emergencies.
• Provides and documents assigned care (bath, changing and/or refreshing of bed linen, dressing/undressing of patient, back rubs, etc.) and other general care through the day to assure patients physical comfort.
• As directed, performs and documents in the electronic medical records the patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, height, and measures intake and output in an accurate and precise manner.
• Assists with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment, as necessary and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.
• Assists and accompanies patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process while assuring comfort.
• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients.
• Performs treatment procedures including, but not limited to, venous blood draws including blood cultures and blood glucose testing, enemas, application of ice packs and heat, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, sets-up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction and other therapeutic measures in a safe and effective manner.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patient if necessary, and distributes water and other nourishments according to patient needs in compliance with physician orders.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation and internal/external disaster plans and procedures.
• Provides post-mortem care and transport of body in a safe, precise manner.
• Adheres to isolation precautions when entering rooms where patient is in isolation.
• Performs hand hygiene per established policy.
• Cleans the shared patient equipment between each patient with appropriate disinfectant.
• Performs hourly safety rounds willingly, anticipates patient needs and responds to patient call lights promptly.
• Collects, properly labels and transports specimens to proper area in timely manner.
• Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information including any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms in order, reporting equipment that is out of order, cleaning equipment (as assigned) and mandatory inventory and distributing unit linen and supplies.
• Consistently completes assignments independently with high quality work. Adapts to change in workload or patient assignments. Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care.
• Independently performs assigned duties, willingly cooperates with staff in delivery of more complex treatments and procedures.
• Performs additional or less skilled duties as assigned by the registered nurse to include assisting with orientations of Senior Technicians and other personnel.
• Timely documents, per policies, care provided to patients in the electronic medical record and during downtime procedures.
• May perform EKGs and urinary catheterization in ED only.
• Completes annual on-going competency requirements. Attends continuing education programs and completes mandatory training in order to maintain certification/licensure, and department specific requirements.
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High school graduate or the equivalent.

Certifications: 

• State Tested Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)  required within new hire period.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

• One year recent acute care experience preferred.
• Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills needed.

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required