Patient Care Tech-Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

SUMMARY

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: RGH

DEPARTMENT: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

SCHEDULE: Day/Evening/Night 7a-730p/ 7p-730a, weekends

ATTRIBUTES

• Completion of one of the following is strongly preferred: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification -OR- one (1) year experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health-related facility
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Compassionate, warm and patient focused

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Service. Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies
• Admission & Transfer of Patients. Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $18.10 - $19.75