Critical Care Technician
Company: Renown Health
Location: Reno
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Purpose Under the supervision of the
Registered Nurse, (as defined by the Nevada State Board of Nursing:
"Supervision" means direction by a qualified nurse for the
accomplishment of nursing task or activity, including initial
direction and periodic inspection of the actual accomplishment of
the task or activity), provides or assists in activities of daily
living, as well as emotional support to neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Nature and Scope The
incumbent must be knowledgeable of the uses of equipment specific
to the area of employment. This position is responsible to annually
demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection
control, patient safety, BLS, and hazardous materials. Decisions
referred to the supervisor or RN in charge include: Information to
and orders from the physician, administration of medications and
IV's, formulation of the patient care plan, the performance of
nursing procedures and resolution of any unusual circumstances not
included in current policies and procedures or standards of care.
Challenges of the position include: prioritizing the
responsibilities of equipment/supply maintenance and organization,
patient care, unit safety and general upkeep. This position
organizes and prioritizes the following daily work assignments: 1.
Provide comfort measures, toileting, personal hygiene, mobility and
safety interventions for patients, which promotes the return to
wellness. 2. Take and record vital signs, change simple un-sterile
dressings, assist in set up for procedures, collect ordered
specimens, and assist with admits and transfers. Reports any
unusual findings to professional nursing staff. 3. Serve meals,
feed patients as necessary and record intake and output. 4.
Maintain a clean, safe, orderly environment for patients and staff
including proper storage of unused equipment and emptying of linen
hampers, and properly handling and stocking of non-controlled
medications. 5. Maintain adequate supplies and functional equipment
to ensure optimal and cost effective patient care, including
expiration dates on sterilized equipment. 6. Monitor basic EKG
rhythms reporting changes and abnormalities to the RN. 7. Perform
relief unit clerk/monitor tech (USR) duties as needed. 8. When
certified to do so, may perform twelve-lead EKGs. The incumbent
must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety
appropriate to the neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult
and geriatric patient population and meet the standards of quality
as measure by the department age specific competency standards.
This position also provides personal hygiene, mobility, safety, and
comfort for patients. This position does provide patient care.
Disclaimer The foregoing description is not intended and should not
be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It
is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and
level of the job. Minimum Qualifications Requirements - Required
and/or Preferred Name Description Education: Must have
working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading,
writing and speaking English. Certificate of completion from an
accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program required.
Experience: Six months experience in an emergency and critical care
patient setting preferred. License(s): Certification(s): BLS
certification by American Heart Association within ninety-days of
hire. Completion of EKG monitor class within 6 months of hire.
Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada CNA certification.
Computer / Typing: Must possess the computers skills necessary to
complete online learning requirements for job-specific
competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online
benefits enrollment, etc.
Keywords: Renown Health, Reno , Critical Care Technician, Professions , Reno, Nevada
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