Phoebe Putney Health System · 1 day ago
Critical Care Tech- Sumter PRN ICU
Americus, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expPhoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Critical Care Technician for their ICU department. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting nurses, and maintaining accurate documentation while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
BiotechnologyNon ProfitHealthcareHospitalEmergency MedicineHealth CareMedicalOncology
Responsibilities
Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role
Understands equipment operation
Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems
Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology
Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care
Bases care decisions on plan of care
Monitors and documents patient response
Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs
Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions
Respects patients confidentiality and privacy
Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families
Manages difficult or emotional patient situations
Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion
Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users
Conforms to required style and format
Uses correct terminology
Assists nurse with providing direct care to Critical Care patients
Comply with established scope of practice. Adhere to department, unit, & hospital policies
Perform clerical support functions to include computer/manual diagnostic order entry, complete and log consult physician pages, perform inpatient bed request/assignment and communication, monitor and direct response to unit based nurse call communication system
Direct patient care responsibilities include but are not limited to: Application of patient monitoring systems, point of care testing/maintenance, obtain 12 lead ECG tracings, specimen collection, labeling and transport, urinary catheter maintenance, oxygen therapy application and removal, perform, phlebotomy, wound care/dressings, proactive patient procedure/intervention to include patient preparation, equipment set up and assistance/support to Physician/Nurse
Report & update RN & document patient information in the medical record
Receive assignment & assist in care of patients as directed. Complete required rounding & assessments on assigned patients
Maintain patient rights & confidentiality of patient information
Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives & maintain good employee interdepartmental & public relations
Maintain clean, orderly, safe environment for patients & personnel
Follow established routines & utilize supplies & equipment in a cost-effective manner
Work directly with RN/charge nurse in managing patient throughput
Check & record patient's vital signs, communicate with RN
Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time
Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
1 - 2 years Direct patient care experience in hospital setting
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or EMT
Preferred
Vocational / Technical Degree In Medical Related Field
0 - 1 year Unit Secretary skills
Company
Phoebe Putney Health System
Phoebe Putney Health System provides cardiovascular medicine, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s health care services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Steiner
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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