Weekends Facilities Tech

Cell phone and/or smart devices are not allowed on persons for this position at MDC, unless there is a documented medical condition.Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsMinimum Offer$ 19.28/hr.Maximum Offer$ 28.91/hr.Compensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: MDC - MedicalFTE: 0.90Full TimeShift: RotatingPosition Summary:Provide direct patient care under the guidelines and protocols provided by the UNMH Rapid Response Medical Director. Identify patients who are in need or will benefit from higher level of care and help implement that care to reduce mortality in the hospital. Operate within the scope of practice as defined by the New Mexico Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and any UNMH approved Rapid Response special skills. Work in conjunction with all UNMH staff to assist with inpatient, outpatient, visitor and employee care. Help and facilitate transfer of patients to or from UNMH to any facility necessary for patient care and allowed by regulatory bodies. Function as a patient advocate. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:* TEAM RESPONSE - Work in conjunction with Rapid Response Paramedics to respond with multiple teams across the hospital complex to include, but not limited to, the DR. Heart team, the Stroke Alert Team, the DART Team, and the Sepsis Response Team; provide essential rapid communication and act as a patient care advocate/ liaison between multiple departments to decrease patient mortality and improve patient outcomesTRANSPORT - Transport patients to and from UNMH utilizing ILS measures to ensure patient and provider safety. Under guidance of medical direction, perform patient assessment and provide necessary interventions. Responsible for maintaining and stocking vehicles to fulfill all regulatory requirementsPATIENT CARE - Provide Basic life support up to advanced life support to include defibrillation, medication administration, Supraglottic airway insertion, suctioning, interosseous catheter Insertion, perform 12-lead EKG's and chemical blood glucose testsPATIENT CARE - Perform patient care; work with RRT Paramedic to stabilize patients and guide care until providers arrive; triage emergency care (outpatient response on hospital property to emergency department); stabilize and/or prepare patient for transport; document all patent care activities; respond to hospital non-patient emergenciesPATIENT CARE - Perform ultrasound guided peripheral venous puncture, blood draws, and IV fluid therapy, drug administration and other skills providers may requestPATIENT CARE - Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, topical application, sublingual and intravenous administration of medications via the seven rights; provide for nebulized drug administration; document and communicate clinical findingsENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standardsEQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES - Monitor and stock supply areas; maintain equipment as appropriateMEETINGS - Attend education sessions, department and other meetings as appropriateCUSTOMER RELATIONS - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians and Hospitals employeesQUALITY - Participate in department quality programsORIENTATION - Assist in orienting new employees as requiredDEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshopsPATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocolsPATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processesPATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue riskPATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely mannerPATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* High School or GED EquivalentNonessential:* EnrolledEducation specialization:Nonessential:* Healthcare Related Higher Education CoursesExperience:Essential:1 year directly related experienceNonessential:3 years directly related experienceCredentials:Essential:Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate LicenseCPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 daysUNMH basic arrhythmia course w/in 3 mos of positionCEVO Course within 3 months of positionUltrasound guided IV course w/in 3 monts of positionAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Certification w/in 6 monthsPALS w/in 6 months of positionDOT Medical Certification within 60 days of positionNonessential:Advanced Cardiac Life Support CertificationPALSPhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patientsSig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPEMay drive on/off UNMH grounds, traffic/vehicle exposureWeather exposure: rain, ice, wind, snow, sun possibleTuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredSub to work in close proximity to incarcerated individualsMust obtain and maintain MDC security clearance as required condition of employmentDepartment: Clinical Nursing Support