Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital · 3 months ago
Spinal Cord Care Tech (Days)
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hrMary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Spinal Cord Care Tech to provide essential patient care within the Nursing Department. This role involves assisting with patient care under the direction of a nurse, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Staff will provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of their license, certification or registration and as required by law and regulation
Patient Care – The SCCT provides direct patient care, as delegated by the nurse and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Patient care performed by a SCCT includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Collects and monitors data and reports physiological, psychological, socio-cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and families as directed by and in coordination with the patient’s assigned nurse
Obtains and records vital signs using appropriate equipment and technique
Provides direct patient care including sterile intermittent catheterization, bowel programs, patient hygiene, recording intake and outpatient, and other responsibilities as outlined in department policies
Acts as a safety attendant, as assigned, providing direct supervision under the direction of the nurse to maintain the safety of the patient
Determines schedule for patient specific bowel programs and showers. Assists the nurse in determining appropriate patients to be scheduled under the care of the SCCT
Performs bowel and shower programs with specific patient populations, reinforcing education as first provided by the nurse and in collaboration with the IDT
Provide education to new hires on best practice with bowel management within the inpatient floors
Answers call lights in a timely, respectful manner
Documents care via computer/written patient record according to department policies, including content and timeliness of documentation
Provides input to the nurse for use in an individualized plan of care for each patient
Transports patients in a safe and timely manner to facilitate patient diagnostic testing and therapy sessions, as needed. Communicates with other team members in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services
Maintains the patient’s living environment in a clean, safe manner
Cleans patient areas, work areas, and equipment, as needed. Communicates any equipment malfunctions to the Central Supply Department or Nursing Leader and removes equipment from patient care in accordance with department policies
Assists with collection of quality data, as assigned by the nurse or Nursing Leadership
Demonstrates appropriate use of all patient care equipment, in accordance with departmental policies
Communication – Each staff member in the Nursing Department is responsible to communicate in a timely, professional, and respectful manner at all times. Responsibilities of the SCCT include, but are not limited to:
Patients and their families or visitors are treated with kindness and respect
Customers, physicians, and other staff members are treated with kindness and respect
Maintains effective working relationships with employees throughout the organization
Treats patient call lights as a primary communication method between the patient and the caregiver, and promptly responds to call lights, in person, as soon as possible
Delivers care in a manner that is culturally sensitive and preserves the dignity and rights of each patient. Deals discreetly and sensitively with confidential information and follows all hospital policies related to protected health information
Customer Service – Each SCCT is required to demonstrate excellent customer service standards and behaviors in all interactions with colleagues, patients, family members, physicians, and other customers. This employee is responsible to understand how patient satisfaction is measured within the nursing department, the expectations related to customer service, and the action plans that are in place to improve the satisfaction of MFB customers
Employee communication – The SCCT understands that communication with hospital and department leadership occurs in many ways, and that it is the responsibility of each employee to be aware of policy and practice changes. This information is shared through various methods such as administrative bulletins, staff meetings, bulletin board postings, email, department newsletters, individual discussions, and on the MFB intranet (InsideMFB)
Employee training and competency assessments – SCCT is responsible to complete all required training and competency assessments prior to the posted deadlines. Questions about required education and competency modules should be addressed to a nurse educator or a nursing supervisor to ensure that the requirements are completed prior to the deadlines
Performance evaluations –Each SCCT will meet with a nursing supervisor to complete an annual performance evaluation prior to the department or organizational deadline. The employee will provide input to the supervisor when reviewing goals and performance from the completed review period. The employee will work with the supervisor to review organizational and departmental action plans, and to identify personal goals for the upcoming review period. As a preceptor, each NT will collaborate with the assigned nurse, Nursing Supervisor and Nurse Educator to provide a thorough and accurate orientation for the new team member
Safety policies – Each employee is responsible to demonstrate knowledge of and performance in accordance with hospital and department safety and infection control policies and procedures. Maintains a safe and clean working environment for the benefit of patients and staff
Fiscal Responsibility – Documents patient chargeable items according to department policies. Avoids duplication and waste of supplies. Arrives to work on time and works throughout the shift, unless taking a designated break. If the SCCT does not have work to do, asks a nurse or a nursing supervisor for work to avoid downtime. Avoids overtime, and if overtime is expected, communicates this in advance with the nursing supervisor so that alternatives can be explored
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourages, coaches, and monitors the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information
Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent GED required
Current American Heart Association BLS Course for HealthCare Providers
Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
Preferred
Previous experience as a nurse technician or nursing assistant is preferred
Understanding of medical technology and rehabilitation care is preferred
Benefits
Annual Merit Increases
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
PTO
Holiday Pay
PSLF Eligible
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital is a rehabilitation system that provides doctors and rehab professionals has cared for patients.
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3M2023-01-07Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Kent Riddle
CEO
Ryan Podvin
Chief Financial Officer
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