Boston Medical Center (BMC) · 3 months ago
ICU Technician - 36 Hours, Nights
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expBoston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking an ICU Technician to provide direct patient care to critically ill patients under the direction of the Nurse Manager and Charge RN. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, preparing ICU rooms for admissions, and assisting with various patient care tasks, ensuring a high level of service and safety.
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Responsibilities
Performs hourly rounding on patients
Answers nurse call lights in an efficient manner
Prepares ICU room(s) for admission assuring that standard equipment is ready for use
Admits patients to the central monitor and connects telemetry, oximetry, BP monitoring equipment to patient under the direction of the nurse
Collects, records, and communicates the patient’s clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner
Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner
Provides comfort care such as positioning, changing linen, back rubs, toileting, enema, etc. to patients in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner
Assists with computer entry as needed, i.e. intake and output, VS documentation
Communicates any changes in patient status immediately to the assigned nurse or Charge RN
Maintains patient and family confidentially at all times
Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff
Participates in Crisis Intervention through the use of verbal and potential de-escalation of unsafe or aggressive behavior per CPI technique
Cleans and/or discards used equipment and supplies
Sets up oxygen supplies under the direction of the nurse; i.e. simple masks, oxyhoods, non-rebreather masks, venturi masks, nasal cannula, blow-by, and resuscitation bag
Demonstrates ability to respond productively in a variety of emergency situations, providing direct and indirect patient care activities
May provide basic life support, such as airway management and CPR while notifying RN of emergency situation
Performs phlebotomy on selected patients 15 and over. Uses aseptic technique when drawing blood cultures
Prepares specimens for lab
Responsible for the organization, cleaning of biomedical equipment, checking stock and working order for IABP, CRRT machine, Artic Sun, code cart, capillary glucose machine, ultrasound, etc
Labels and notifies malfunctioning equipment to Biomedical Engineering
Performs point of care testing quality controls daily
Obtains specimens, performs and records testing for capillary glucose
Performs 12 lead EKG
Properly labels, stores and transmits EKGs
Set up and prime tubing with solution that contains no medications for alines, PA catheters, etc
Accounts for and cares for patient belongings
Collects specimens, while maintaining Standard Precautions
Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse’s supervision as needed
Assists with patient care procedures as directed by the nurse, using proper body mechanics and ensuring patient dignity
Acts as a constant observer as requested by the Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse, adhering to guidelines to ensure patient safety at all times
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced
Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed
Stocks all rooms, carts, cabinets with supplies as needed. Stocks linen as needed
Check rooms for equipment, EKG cables, NBP cuff, Oximetry cable, etc
Maintains the environment of care by reducing clutter, maintains cleanliness of general work area including, beds, stretchers and wheelchairs
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
One-year related technical job experience (ICU technician, EMT technician, ED technician, or nursing assistant experience required)
Able to communicate verbal/written English language
Able To Complete Mathematical Computations Required To Perform Responsibilities
Able to analyze simple issues and solve them with direction
BLS certified
CPI training
Preferred
Phlebotomy Experience
MT or Nursing Aide Certification highly preferred
Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$342.49MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)The Boston Foundation
2024-07-09Grant· $0.06M
2023-02-23Debt Financing· $232M
2019-04-23Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
David Beck
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel
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