Position: CNA Technician
Location: ICU
Schedule: Full Time, 36hrs/week, night shift, 12-hr shifts 7p-7:30a, every third weekend required, holidays required as needed.
Job Responsibilities
* Performs hourly rounding on patients.
* Answers nurse call lights in an efficient manner.
* Prepares ICU room(s) for admission assuring that standard equipment is ready for use.
* Admits patients to the central monitor and connects telemetry, oximetry, BP monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse.
* Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.
* Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner.
* Provides comfort care such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, toileting, enema, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner.
* Assists with computer entry as needed, i.e. intake and output, VS documentation.
* Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to the assigned nurse or Charge RN.
* Maintains patient and family confidentiality at all times.
* Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff.
* Participates in Crisis Intervention through the use of verbal and potential de-escalation of unsafe or aggressive behavior per CPI technique.
* Cleans and/or discards used equipment and supplies.
* Sets up oxygen supplies under the direction of the nurse; i.e. simple masks, oxyhoods, non-rebreather masks, venturi masks, nasal cannula, blow-by, and resuscitation bag.
* Demonstrates ability to respond productively in a variety of emergency situations, providing direct and indirect patient care activities.
* May provide basic life support, such as airway management and CPR while notifying RN of emergency situation.
* Performs phlebotomy on selected patients 15 and over. Uses aseptic technique when drawing blood cultures.
* Prepares specimens for lab.
* Responsible for the organization, cleaning of biomedical equipment, checking stock and working order for IABP, CRRT machine, Artic Sun, code cart, capillary glucose machine, ultrasound, etc.
* Labels and notifies malfunctioning equipment to Biomedical Engineering.
* Performs point of care testing quality controls daily.
* Obtains specimens, performs and records testing for capillary glucose.
* Performs 12 lead EKG.
* Properly labels, stores and transmits EKGs.
* Sets up and primes tubing with solution that contains no medications for alines, PA catheters, etc.
* Accounts for and cares for patient belongings.
* Collects specimens, while maintaining Standard Precautions.
* Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed.
* Assists with patient care procedures as directed by the nurse, using proper body mechanics and ensuring patient dignity.
* Acts as a constant observer as requested by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse, adhering to guidelines to ensure patient safety at all times.
* Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced.
* Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
* Stocks all rooms, carts, cabinets with supplies as needed. Stocks linen as needed.
* Checks rooms for equipment, EKG cables, NBP cuff, Oximetry cable, etc.
* Maintains the environment of care by reducing clutter, maintains cleanliness of general work area including, beds, stretchers and wheelchairs.
Knowledge Requirements:
* Knowledge of normal values for vital signs and O2 saturation and notifies RN of abnormal or changed findings.
* Knowledge of normal & abnormal blood glucose levels & documents abnormal findings and alerts RN or charge RN of findings.
The ICU Technician demonstrates a commitment to work collaboratively with other health care team members to facilitate and promote desired patient outcomes and to promote a unit environment which supports positive public relations.
* Performs responsibilities in a self-directed and cooperative manner.
* Uses time constructively and organizes assignment for maximum productivity.
* Cooperates with peer group in varying schedule assignments on time sheet.
* Meets the demands and functions during stress and emergencies in a positive manner.
* Takes responsibility and is accountable for his/her actions or in-actions and standard of practice.
* Requests and accepts constructive criticism.
* Develops a rapport with peers and co-workers that is conducive to patient care.
* Works in a team approach to accomplish unit goals.
* Maintains an acceptable attitude and professional appearance.
* Manages conflict and frustration in a positive and constructive manner.
Minimum Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
One-year related technical job experience (ICU technician, EMT technician, ED technician, or nursing assistant experience required).
Phlebotomy Experience preferred.
Able to communicate verbal/written English language
Able to complete mathematical computations required to perform responsibilities.
Able to analyze simple issues and solve them with direction.
Certification/Licensure:
MT or Nursing Aide Certification highly preferred.
BLS certified.
CPI training.
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