Summary:
Under the supervision/direction of a registered nurse, performs various duties assisting staff nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established nursing standards, medical center policies, procedures, objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards. These duties include nursing assistant, unit secretary, phlebotomy and EKG.

Other information:
One year experience preferred as a Unit administrative, Nursing Assistant, or Phlebotomist.

Responsibilities:
Assists with preparation of patient rooms and bays for receiving surgical patients. Assists with patient personal care-changing of bed linens, dressing and undressing, and other general care of surgical patients. Under the direction of the Perioperative RN, accomplishes and records vital signs, weight, height, and intake/output measurements. Reports abnormal findings immediately. Assists with Pre and Post-Operative care such as lifting and turning patients (utilizes proper body mechanics), applying/utilizing specialty equipment as needed, and assisting with patient ambulation as directed. Transports patients to other hospital areas for treatments and other diagnostic tests as per established safety guidelines. Performs procedures such as surgical skin prep, patient positioning and safety needs for patient stretcher, electrode application, use of Tympanic thermometer, etc. Demonstrates knowledge and usage of the HP non-invasive monitor, Bair Hugger warming device, and portable cardiac monitor and portable O2 process. Conscious of biohazard safety as it relates to the job; use of the pneumatic tube system, manual delivery of specimens, disposal of blood collection equipment, changing of gloves between patients Utilizes appropriate process/guidelines for Minor Procedure Room set-up. Proficient in EKG. Obtains EKGs of high quality, free of base-line drift, muscle tremor, A-C interface artifact, being well alert of poor quality tracings and knowing when to abort unacceptable tracings. Perform and report point-of-care monitor glucoses on all patient types. Phlebotomy technique, competence in venipuncture, micro collection, blood cultures, Blood Bank specimens. Ensures positive patient identification.

Credentials:
Essential:

• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Competencies and skills:
Essential:

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Education:
Essential:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Location: Hospital-Main Campus

Shift : 3 - 12 hr shifts

FTE: 0.900000

Work Status: Full Time