Clinical Technician

Job description

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Department: Emergency Room Overview of Position: The Clinical Technician is responsible to administer skilled direct and indirect patient care to an assigned group of patients according to the patient’s plan of care under the direction of the registered nurse. This incumbent is responsible to adhere to universal precautions and is compliant with infection control policies. The incumbent carries out job requirements as delegated by and with the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1 Proficient in venipuncture and IV therapy (fluid administration) as ordered, under the supervision of an RN/Physician and documents completion in current database, as referenced in policy procedures and manuals. 2 Accurately take and record measurements or readings. 3 Works collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit. 4 Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability related to patient care and normal procedures in the ER within own scope of practice as demonstrated in completion of annual competencies. 5 Performs 12 lead EKGs and interprets cardiac rhythms, and documents completion in current database and provide prompt/appropriate follow-through. 6 Assists patients with personal needs (i.e., placing on bedpan, bedside commode, public restroom, meal trays, etc.) and documents properly in database. 7 Stocks and replaces outdates in patient rooms daily according to room checklist and signs checklist after completion. 8 Assists with departmental appearance by keeping the clean utility room neat, keeping the linen barrels empty and cleaning rooms post patient discharge according to competency. 9 Assists with patient transports to/from testing (and documents appropriately) and to inpatient units (including telemetry patients). 10 Responds to call lights by physically entering the patient room. 11 Stocks IV trays, lab trays and med room daily. 12 Consistently checks current data base for duties to be completed (i.e., labs, specimen collection, transport to tests, etc.) and completes documentation in current database. 13 May administer first round ACLS drugs as directed by the physician. 14 Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School graduate or equivalent. 2. Current CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of orientation. 3. ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required or obtained within one year of hire date. 4. BCRA certification within 12 months of hire date, provided the appropriate classes are available/offered within this period. 5. Successful completion of course approved by the Ohio Department of Highway Safety EMS Board, EMT-P required. 6. Ability to communicate effectively in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others 7. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan. PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone. • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with the hands and arms, and taste or smell. 2. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 3. Must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.