Icu Technician - Saratoga Springs, United States - Saratoga Hospital
Description
Summary of Position:
Assumes responsibility for performing clerical, direct patient care activities and continuous telemetry monitoring, under the supervision of Director and/or designee, thus enabling the professional staff to devote more time to direct patient care.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Responds to patient/family requests (tells patient/family what to expect, when and why; informs patient/family when problems arise).
Monitors telemetry and immediately reports any changes in EKG rhythms to Telemetry Unit and/or ICU Registered Nurse. Documents rhythm strips accurately.
Collects physical, social and emotional data on patients; documents and communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team.
Performs basic computer functions including but not limited to entering patient information and providers orders timely and accurately. Demonstrates computer literacy through accurate scheduling of tests, consults and treatments. Accurately completes all forms and records for patient care procedures.
Maintains a tracking system of each patient receiving and disseminating all incoming and outgoing communications for the department.
Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies. Submits appropriate work orders, orders supplies, internal and external special orders. Stock rooms, specialty carts, code carts, IV trays and cabinets.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduate/GED. At least one year of clinical hands on experience preferred. EKG course with demonstrated competency required once hired.
Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes:
- Ability to organize and establish daytoday priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
- Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
- Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness and compassion.
- Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
- Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
- Problem solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Salary Range:
$ $30.44
Pay Grade:
PC3
Compensation may vary based upon, but not limited to: overall experience and qualifications, shift, and location.
Location:
Saratoga Hospital - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Schedule:
Per-Diem, Varied shifts, varied
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