Job description

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking Full Time and Part Time Senior Techs. Theses positions are benefits eligible.

MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION AT WWW.AKRONGENERAL.ORG/CAREERS

Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Senior Technician is responsible for performing various duties assisting in the care of adult, geriatric, and sometimes adolescent and newborn patients as assigned by the registered nurse including the care of complex patients. As expected for all employees, the Senior Technician is responsible for promoting and demonstrating the Values and Guest Service standards in the fulfillment of his/her role.

Job Duties:

• Prepares unit, patient rooms and patient beds for receiving patient admission, returning surgical patient, transfer or emergencies.
• Provides and documents assigned care (bath, changing and/or refreshing of bed linen, dressing/undressing of patient, back rubs, etc.) and other general care through the day to assure patients physical comfort.
• As directed, performs and documents in the electronic medical records the patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, height, and measures intake and output in an accurate and precise manner.
• Assists with pre-operative and post-operative care, such as turning and positioning patients with proper body mechanics, applying/utilizing special equipment, as necessary and ambulating the patient as directed in a safe, prescribed manner.
• Assists and accompanies patient in the admission, transfer and discharge process while assuring comfort.
• Participates in nursing reports by receiving and contributing to status report of patients.
• Performs treatment procedures including, but not limited to, venous blood draws including blood cultures and blood glucose testing, enemas, application of ice packs and heat, non-sterile compresses, skin preps, setting up oxygen equipment, bed scale weights, sets-up overhead trapeze and Buck's traction and other therapeutic measures in a safe and effective manner.
• Prepares patients for meals, assists in feeding patient if necessary, and distributes water and other nourishments according to patient needs in compliance with physician orders.
• Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures, fire drills, evacuation and internal/external disaster plans and procedures.
• Provides post-mortem care and transport of body in a safe, precise manner.
• Adheres to isolation precautions when entering rooms where patient is in isolation.
• Performs hand hygiene per established policy.
• Cleans the shared patient equipment between each patient with appropriate disinfectant.
• Performs hourly safety rounds willingly, anticipates patient needs and responds to patient call lights promptly.
• Collects, properly labels and transports specimens to proper area in timely manner.
• Reports to appropriate nursing personnel pertinent information including any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms in order, reporting equipment that is out of order, cleaning equipment (as assigned) and mandatory inventory and distributing unit linen and supplies.
• Consistently completes assignments independently with high quality work. Adapts to change in workload or patient assignments. Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care.
• Independently performs assigned duties, willingly cooperates with staff in delivery of more complex treatments and procedures.
• Performs additional or less skilled duties as assigned by the registered nurse to include assisting with orientations of Senior Technicians and other personnel.
• Timely documents, per policies, care provided to patients in the electronic medical record and during downtime procedures.
• May perform EKGs and urinary catheterization in ED only.
• Completes annual on-going competency requirements. Attends continuing education programs and completes mandatory training in order to maintain certification/licensure, and department specific requirements.
• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.

Age Specific/Populations Served Criteria:

• Newborn: Provides for safety of infant during care or procedures
• Newborn: Consistently demonstrates compliance with infant security policy at each infant interaction
• Newborn: Demonstrates appropriate procedure for infant bottle feeding, as directed
• Newborn: Provides for safety of infant during care or procedures
• Newborn: Consistently demonstrates compliance with infant security policy at each infant interaction
• Newborn: Demonstrates appropriate procedure for infant bottle feeding, as directed
• Adolescent: Assures adolescent privacy when providing care
• Adolescent: Establishes rapport with adolescent prior to instituting care
• Adolescent: Encourages diversional activities, as appropriate, during hospitalization
• Geriatric: Assures comfort when placing patient in various positions for care or treatment
• Geriatric: Seeks direction from RN regarding patient ability to perform self-care activities
• Geriatric: Offers frequent bathroom breaks, rest periods, and position changes based on patient identified plan of care
• Geriatric: Assures comfort when placing patient in various positions for care or treatment
• Geriatric: Seeks direction from RN regarding patient`s ability to perform self-care activities
• Geriatric: Offers frequent bathroom breaks, rest periods, and position changes based on patient`s identified plan of care

Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or the equivalent. One year recent acute care experience preferred. Effective May 1, 2017, all newly hired Sr. Technicians must successfully complete the Akron School of Practical Nursing State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Training Program and state test. Failure to successfully complete STNA program and testing will result in failure to qualify for position. Prior job or educational experience providing basic computer knowledge and skills needed.

MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION AT WWW.AKRONGENERAL.ORG/CAREERS

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

jjbodyshop.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, jjbodyshop.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, jjbodyshop.com is the ideal place to find your next job.