Multiskilled Tech Advanced

Under the direct supervision of area leadership, the multi skilled tech advanced serves as a multi-functional member of the patient care team. Supports staff through regularly organizing and facilitating two or more functional roles of the patient care plan which may include the following: Basic patient care activities and unit secretary functions.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

·       Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

·       Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.

·       Effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence through application of positive language principles, appropriate response and use of constructive problem-solving techniques which foster positive outcomes.

·       Performs unit secretary clerical duties.

·       Performs basic patient care activities as delegated, within scope of practice

·      Assist in the provision of patient care through performing 12 lead Electrocardiogram (EKG) studies

·       Obtains and prepares cultures, blood, and urine specimens for delivery to reference laboratory for processing, as required.

·       Reports abnormal assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to appropriate staff.

·       Works with staff to ensure smooth patient flow.

·       Provides physician/provider with assistance during special procedures and/or patient training.

·       Performs waivered lab testing for routine procedures, as required.

·       Provides patient education as requested by physician/provider.

·       Applies principles of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.

·       Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.

·       Assists in orientation and training of new staff/students as necessary.

·       Keeps current with principles and practices, regulations, and standards that apply to healthcare.

·       Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice.

*The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.*

Education:

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, is required.

Certifications:

·     American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Experience:

One (1) year patient care experience as a CNA, in a hospital setting, required