Health Care Tech II - Periop Procedural

Position TitleHealth Care Tech II - Periop ProceduralIndian Creek MainPosition Summary / Career InterestThe Health Care Technician II is an unlicensed staff member in Perioperative and Procedural Services who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service at all times; demonstrates competencies in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills.Responsibilities And Essential Job FunctionsProvides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: Vital signs and Pulse oximetry Phlebotomy 12- lead EKG Finger stick blood glucose ADLs Recording intake and output Collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc. Emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies Bladder Scanning Obtains height and weight Patient transport Room turnover and stocking Patient monitoring device placement Set up for minor procedures including sterile procedures Discontinue peripheral IVs Discontinue foley catheters Set up and maintain a sterile field for procedures Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc. Point of Care testing Minor equipment managementCollection of, proper identification of, and labeling of laboratory specimensProvide assistance to physicians and other providers during sterile proceduresAssist with surgical skin prepDocuments in O2 all tasks, I&O, etc.Maintains neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environmentMaintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to, rounding on patients, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit.Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principlesCare for patients in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions, and isolation principlesPromptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues.Any other duties as assignedMust be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.Required Education And ExperienceHigh School Graduate or GEDPreferred Education And ExperienceAcute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy.Required Licensure And CertificationBasic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) ORCertified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other statesRespirator Fit Test - The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) upon HirePreferred Licensure And CertificationEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Multi-State - State Board of NursingKnowledge RequirementsFamiliar with Microsoft Outlook and data entry.Time TypePart timeJob Requisition IDR-53954Important Information For You To Know As You ApplyThe health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu.Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.Need help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests.