Nursing Tech III
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
Summary:Performs advanced patient care procedures (such as,
initiation of intravenous therapy, splinting/casting, suturing, and
simple patient teaching) under the director of a licensed Nurse or
Provider and/or performs advanced support-procedures for the
operation of the Emergency Department. Coordinates equipment and/or
supply systems. Performs sterile processing procedures. Type of
Opportunity: Full Time FTE: 0.900000 Exempt: No Work Schedule: 12
Hour Nights -
Qualifications:
Other information:Education: *High School/GED*High school or
equivalent plus trade or vocational school in medical/surgical
patient care.*6 months patient care experience required. One to
three years experience preferred.*Receives on-the-job training and
competency verification to perform primary functions.*Microsoft
Office SkillsCertifications:*Phlebotomy Technician Certification
(CPT) Or EMT-I required. - Education:Essential:* High School
Diploma or GED
Responsibilities:
-Responsibilities:*Monitors patients and collects information for
documentation in the patient record. Stamps and assembles patient
charts. Posts laboratory and other test results. Transports
patients and documents action on patient record. Monitors patients
and collects information for documentation in patient record.
Collects and records vital signs in patient record. Provides simple
patient teaching and discharge instructions.*Inserts and removes
non-medicated, peripheral intravenous therapy lines under the
direction of a licensed Provider. Performs phlebotomy. Collects
samples from central line catheters. Performs arterial puncture and
blood collection.*Performs wound care and dressing changes.
Prepares patients for surgery. Inserts and removes gastric and/or
urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. Applies plaster
and fiberglass splints, casts and traction devices. Performs
bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and
other tests. Anesthetizes, scrubs and sutures wounds under the
direction of a licensed Provider.*Coordinates and maintains
specific equipment and/or supply systems. Coordinates and maintains
specific sterile processing systems.*Operates patient monitoring
systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and fetal heart
monitoring).*Uses the computerized Patient Care Information System
(PACIS) at the skill level commensurate with the responsibilities
included in this description, as well as that of a Unit Secretary,
if required.*Ensures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general
unit. Cleans and stores equipment. Empties trash, linen bags and
sharps containers.*Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods.
Inventories equipment as required. Processes broken equipment as
directed. Maintains equipment logs as required.*Delivers specimens
to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports x-rays, blood
and equipment. Performs basic clerical duties such as answering
phones, taking messages, filing and copying.*Participates in the
nutritional well-being of the patient through tray delivery,
assistance with patient set-up, assists those patients that are
dependent for their intake needs, and accurately records
consumption.*Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed
Nurse. Assists Nurses and Providers with sterile procedures.
Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing,
and walking patients.*Assists or provides patient hygiene to
include, shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare, and
bathing.*Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen and assures
proper storage of E cylinders.*Organizes care in a manner that
contributes to the overall quality of the team.*Communicates
information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving
the unit.*Performs other functions as required/requested.
Benefits:
We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees
gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to
our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and
classes, wellness challenges and more! Learn more about our
employee benefits:
https://www.phs.org/careers/employee-benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why work at Presbyterian? As an organization, we are committed to
improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers'
markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is
taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our
employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free
access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching
and classes, wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian's story is
really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here.
The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members
and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis
sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more than
875,000 New Mexicans. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of
patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally
owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a
statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.
Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private
employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600
providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than
580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid
(Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. About Our Regional
Delivery System Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a
network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New
Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe,
Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more
than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make
Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly
14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from
general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our
regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for
their communities. We are part of New Mexico's history - and
committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just
as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to
come. About New Mexico New Mexico continues to grow steadily in
population and features a low cost-of living. Varied landscapes
bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of
the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are
as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and
lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes. New Mexico offers
endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active
lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the
elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking,
golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all
available among our beautiful wonders of the west. -
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer
with smoke free campuses.
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