The Healthcare Technician assists nurses in providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and performing unit-specific clinical tasks. They are also responsible for responding to medical and behavioral emergencies and maintaining a safe patient environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and have completed a Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course of at least 75 hours. Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
high schoolprofessional certificateElectronic Medical Record (EMR)CPRInfection PreventionVenipunctureVital Signs MonitoringPatient TransportSpecimen CollectionDe-escalation TechniquesPoint of Care TestingBasic Patient Care
Job description
The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services.
Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star!
With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective.
We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
Health Care Tech-Med Surg Part Time 3P-11P 20 Hours per week GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Healthcare Technician (HCT) reports to the Department Director and assists nurses in performing tasks related to basic patient care needs.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provides basic care to patients of all ages, as assigned, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Communicates patient observations, behaviors, and information related to the plan of care to the RN or Provider in a timely manner.
Responds to medical emergencies to perform initial basic life support interventions (CPR) and behavioral health emergencies to maintain patient safety and use de-escalation techniques under the direction of an RN or Provider.
Performs unit-specific skills which may include, but is not limited to, obtaining, reporting, and documentation of the patient condition, vital signs, height & weight, patient behaviors, Point of Care (POC) testing (blood glucose monitoring, hemoccult, urine pregnancy, etc.), obtaining specimens, and performing venipuncture.
Maintains awareness, monitoring, safety procedures, and reporting of patients who demonstrate escalating, aggressive or dangerous behavior.
Prepares for patient care activity by answering phones and restocking supplies in patient rooms and/or other care areas.
Performs periodic assessment and equipment checks of patient care equipment such as defibrillators and supplies included in emergency response carts.
Assists in admission and discharge procedures for patients of all ages, including assisting patients to and from personal vehicles.
Adheres to specific Infection Prevention practices including Standard Precautions and Isolation practices when applicable.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
PTO
Education Assistance
Free Parking
529 College Savings Plan
Retirement - IPERS
Employee Health & Wellness
Records information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with established standards.
Maintains a clean and safe environment in the nursing unit and adheres to safety rules and regulations.
Transports patients of all ages for necessary tests or treatments, as needed.
Assists in identifying patient and family needs based on age-specific data.
Implements provider’s orders as directed by the RN or Provider.
Assists health care team members with exams or procedures within boundaries of job scope of service.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Demonstrates service excellence, teamwork and communication practices that result in patient, family and staff satisfaction.
Demonstrates the ability to meet the expectations of the department leader and annual performance standards expectations.
Adheres to Corporate Compliance activities, nursing care standards, and the policies and procedures of the Medical Center and Nursing Services.
Completes and maintains annual competency mandatory training requirements within the defined timeframes (i.e. safety, annual in-services, corporate compliance, confidentiality).
Ability to remain calm, professional, and productive in a fast-paced environment.
Attends unit meetings to individual departmental attendance expectations.
Demonstrates flexibility regarding department assignments and schedules.
Demonstrates competence in specified computer applications and ability to document effectively in the EMR system.
Demonstrates appropriate decision-making skills within scope of practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification throughout employment.
Work Shift 3p-11p (United States of America) Benefits (FT/PT) Retirement - IPERS Education Assistance Employee Health & Wellness PTO Free Parking Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance 529 College Savings Plan And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services.
Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.
