Operations Technician - Minneapolis, United States - Allina Health Systems

Description

Number of Job Openings Available:
1


Date Posted:
April 29, 2024


Department:
AHMHI CV Prep Recovery MPLS


Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)


Shift Length:
8 hour shift


Hours Per Week:
40


Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers


Weekend Rotation:
None


Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.

This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.


Key Position Details:

• Nursing Assistants and CNA will be considered
• 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)
• 8 hours per day
• Day/Evening
• No weekends, no major holidays
• Contract

Job Description:
The Operations Technician performs technical and direct patient care tasks as designated by the Registered Nurse (RN).

This includes but is not limited to the following:
specimen collection, 12 lead EKG testing, sheath pulls and the collection of vital signs.

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient Care Duties.
• Specimen Collection - responsible for accurate and thorough collection, handling, documentation and proper dispatch of specimens collected.
• Obtains and transmits 12 lead EKG tracings.
• Point of Care Testing (medical diagnostic testing at or near the point of care).
• Sheath pulls.
• CMC monitoring.
• Collects vital signs, height/weight and other patient information.
• Transports patients.
• Documentation.
• Documentation of patient results as required (ie. baths, I/O's (inputs/outputs), glucose results, weights, vitals ect.).
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
• Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
• Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
• Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
• May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of Nursing Assistant experience in a Hospital setting
• Completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program or

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG and POCT (point of care testing) Testing

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required or
• Emergency Medical Tech - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required EMT Certification or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) required MLT Certification or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants required Medical Assistant Certification
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Physical Demands


Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently