CVICU/Transplant ICU Tech
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 27, 2023
|
|
|
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:At SSM
Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with
compassionate employees like you!Our Techs play an integral part in
delivering exceptional care. -As an Tech in the Cardiac and
Transplant ICU, - you will learn ways to adapt care and adjust
treatment plans for patients' evolving needs. -As an advocate for
each patient, you may comfort these vulnerable people and their
families, encourage them to improve, and fulfill other roles as
needed.We are looking for a day shift tech to work from 7:00 pm-
7:00 am. In this role we prefer a candidate that has an EMT or
experience within an ICU environment. In return, you can expect a
work environment where: -
Reports and documents all changes in the patient's condition to the
primary care nurse in a timely manner. Promptly notifies the charge
nurse, Nurse Manger or Director of Nursing of departmental
problems. Is accountable for all nursing care he/she delivers and
is responsible for adhering to all applicable standards of care.
Performs clerical duties necessary to the functioning of the
department. Must be energetic and motivated to support the success
of a growing service.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:POSITION
ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (100% of time)Essential
Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and
performance criteria:Position Accountabilities1) Provides care that
is directed toward meeting the psychosocial and physical needs of
patient.Criteria:A) Carries out the patient's plan of care as it
relates to the patient's physical needs and under the direction of
the Registered Nurse of ICU. B) Assists with the ongoing monitoring
of patients by taking vital signs at least every hour and reporting
changes and/or abnormal readings to the primary care RN.C)
Maintains knowledge of and operates equipment used in patient care
safely.D) Completes unit clerical duties including the coordination
of unit activities, transcription of orders, medical record
maintenance and serving as a unit receptionist.E) Retrieves patient
care items that are not routinely available on the unit.F) Prepares
rooms prior to patient arrival and after discharge.G) Completes a
Patient Belongings Inventory sheet on all patients being admitted
or transferred.H) Notifies security for inventory of all patient
"valuables" so that they can be stored properly.I) Directs prompt
and courteous attention to the needs to patient's, families, and
visitors.J) Escorts and/or provides transportation assistance via
stretcher or wheelchair to various areas of the hospital at the
direction of the primary care nurse K) Engages in service recovery
activities referring unusual problems to the Charge Nurse, Nurse
Manager or Director of Nursing.L) Recognizes needs and initiates
appropriate action regarding maintaining supplies and equipment.M)
Notifies appropriate department in order to maintain a clean safe
environment (housekeeping, maintenance, dietary, biomedical,
etc.).N) Functions as a resource person to co-workers,
patients/families, medical staff, ancillary personnel and
students.O) Handles emergency situations calmly and in a
professional manner.P) Other functional duties as assigned.2)
Safety and Comfort: CriteriaA) Ensures that side rails are up when
indicated (transporting patients, high fall risk, etc.).B) Assists
patients with ambulation, repositions, transfers from stretcher,
wheelchairs, cars, etc.C) Correctly places restraints; observes for
constriction of circulation, changes to skin integrity, adequate
breathing; knows when and how to change position; provides ROM and
skin care, toileting, and opportunities for socialization.D)
Provides primary nurse or charge nurse with patient report prior to
leaving unit.E) Operates equipment correctly and safely.1. Cardiac
monitor - turns on/off; alarms- standby; lead placement, entering
patient into system.2. Laryngoscopes, blades and handles.3) Vital
Signs/Measurement: CriteriaA) Completes Point of Care Testing
(bedside blood glucose)B) Obtains vital signs including
temperature.C) Weighs patients as appropriate.D) Measures intake
and output.4. Respiratory Care: CriteriaA) Assists with setting up
oxygen delivery systems such as nasal cannula or mask.B) Monitors
pulse oximetry.C) Completes tracheostomy care.D) Performs
suctioning as necessary (oral and tracheal).5. Wound Care:
CriteriaA) Controls bleeding of open wounds as directed by RN B)
Prepares lacerations for closure:1) Cleans wound as instructed by
RN. 2) Sets up equipment and supplies at the patient bedside.3)
Assists physician as necessary during procedure.4) Dresses wounds
as instructed.C) Performs dressing changes (sterile and clean).6.
Bowel and Bladder Elimination: CriteriaA) Administers enemas.B)
Performs straight catheterizations.C) Records output on nursing
documentation tools.7. Hygiene: CriteriaA) Provides hygiene and
grooming as needed.B) Mouth care as needed, especially for the NPO
patient.C) Rounds frequently to ensure that patient's toileting
needs are met. Provides perineal care after toileting.8. Specimen
Collection: CriteriaA) Obtains:1) Midstream (clean-voided) urine
specimen2) Sterile urine specimen from an indwelling catheter3)
Blood specimens by venipuncture4) Stool specimens5) Sputum
specimensB) Labels all specimens at the patient's bedside after
correctly identifying the patient.C) Utilizes the appropriate
personal protective equipment when handling body fluids.9.
Clerical: CriteriaA) Answers phone within 3 rings identifying self,
title and unit. Does not keep caller on hold for extended periods
of time.B) Provides directions to physicians, hospital personnel,
and visitors to patient's room, adhering to visiting policy.C)
Notifies admitting of the arrival of new patients.D) Answers
pneumatic tube promptly and returns carriers to the appropriate
area.E) Reports critical lab values to appropriate personnel.F)
Enters supply orders into the computer accurately.G) Utilizes
appropriate backup systems in the event of computer downtime.10.
Safety/Infection Control: Performs job in accordance with safety
and infection control policies. CriteriaA) Practices standard
precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established
guidelines.B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic
environment for patients, families, and employees in accordance to
hospital standards.1) Maintains a clutter free environment.2) Keeps
personal conversations/background noise to a minimum.3) Adheres to
dress code.C) Reports risk management concerns.D) Assumes
responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements by
due date:1) Bi-annual TB screening2) Annual Ethics and compliance
training3) Annual safety training4) Required information security
course5) Annual Abuse and Neglect training6) Annual blood borne
pathogens training7) Coursework as assigned in .Edu8) Annual
competency, including age specificE) Obtains report from RN and
informs nurse of changes in patient's conditionF) Communicates
concerns or patient complaints to Charge RN and other team members
as appropriateG) Documents all procedures and care concisely and
legibly on chartH) Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data,
suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of
authority, and works toward problem resolutionI) Empties soiled
linen hampers in a timely manner11. Service: Provides service
excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by
delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful
manner. CriteriaA) Demonstrates care and courtesy.1) Provides
prompt, respectful, courteous service.2) Meets physical, spiritual,
psychological and emotional needs of patients and families as
directed by RN.3) Responds to call lights promptly.4) Apologizes
for mix-up and delay.B) Communicates effectively and maintains
confidentiality.1) Listens to staff, patient, family concerns and
addresses needs within scope of responsibility.2) Explains
procedures and all education in a manner that staff, patient,
family understands.3) Allows time for questions.C) Demonstrates
competence and collaboration.1) Provides accurate change of shift
report.2) Provides quality care in accordance to standards.3)
Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and
continuity.D) Provides cost effective services.1) Uses resources
wisely.2) Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency
and minimizes waste.12. Personal Accountability: Demonstrates
accountability for own job performance. CriteriaA) Adheres to and
incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and
work practices.B) Participates in additional learning experiences
to increase competence including:1) Staff meetings2) Mandatory
in-service's and educational programs3) Evaluation of
self-performance by identifying strengths and areas for
improvementC) Assists in identifying and implementing nursing unit
goals13. Performance Improvement (PI): Incorporates Performance
Improvement into one's job performance. CriteriaA) Identifies
problems, participation in data collection when requested, suggests
solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority and
works toward problem resolution.B) Participates in the
performance/process improvement process.C) Incorporates Performance
Improvement and Commitment to Quality (C2Q) results into job
performance.D) Offers suggestions for improvement of unit
activities.E) Participates in discussion of PI C2Q data outcomes.F)
Collects PI C2Q data as assigned.G. Participates in research
activities on the nursing unit as appropriate.14. Age Appropriate
Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: __x__ Adult __x__ Geriatric
(15%) CriteriaA) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth
& development necessary to provide services to the age of the
patient served by the department.B) Demonstrates ability to assess
and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.C)
Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific
responses to service and interaction.D) Involves family or
significant other in decision making related to services
provided.E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the
age groups routinely served by the department assigned.15.
Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high
risk for injury. CriteriaA) Restraint Care1) Initiates/evaluates
alternatives to restraint prior to application.2) Applies
restraints consistent with the approved procedure.3) Monitors and
assesses patient's response throughout the restraint period at the
appropriate intervals.4) Provides specified patient care
(toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely
basis.5) Provides for trail release and removal of restraint as
soon as possible.B) Pain Management1) Follows pain management plan
of care, e.g.: repositioning, message, immobilization, music
therapy etc.2) Reports patient complaints of pain to the nursing
staff and/or physician.C) Abuse Assessment1) Is aware of abuse
recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.2)
Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk
Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric,
Social Work) for evaluation.DISCLAIMER: Performs other related
duties as assigned or requested.Rationale for Essential Functions1)
The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.2)
There are limited employees among whom the performance of this
function can be distributed.3) This function occupies a great deal
of the employee's time.4) This function is highly specialized.
Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this
function.5) Failure to perform this function may have serious
consequences.6) The function was performed by past employees and is
performed by current employees.7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens
that require the use of protective equipment.8) Exposure to
tuberculosis that requires the use of protective
equipment.Department:1300040037 ICU - 4NWork Shift:Night Shift
(United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:36SSM Health
complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
disability or sex.
Keywords: SSM Health, O'Fallon , CVICU/Transplant ICU Tech, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
|
Click
here to apply!
|
