Sr Interventional Tech IV Blood/IV Starts

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Endoscopy

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:30:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM)

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Summary:
The Sr Interventional Tech: IV Blood / IV Starts performs a variety of clinical and environmental tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Sr Interventional Tech: IV Blood / IV Starts duties are of a technical nature requiring specialized training and skills The Sr Interventional Tech demonstrates the ability to care for patients of all ages in the clinical setting. The TBD exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior formal clinical training. This may include CMA, CNA, PCT, EMT, corpsman, paramedic, and nursing or medical student experience.
• Successful completion of the institutional screening examination.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific variables and growth and development.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
• Successful completion of PCT course with subsequent demonstration of required competency.
• Ability to solve simple problems and prioritize multiple demands.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Phlebotomy.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Epic.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the telephone and patient call system(s).
• To problem solve prioritize multiple demands

Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Prior clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Physical Demands:
• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:

• Reports to charge RN or designate for assignment of duties.
• Under the direction of the RN, participates in the implementation of individualized plans of care Assists patients in preparing for procedure as indicated by the patient's individual needs and abilities.
• Obtains patient data and documents accurately in the specific patient's medical record in real time.
• Immediately reports changes in patient condition to the appropriate RN.
• Correctly labels and processes specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Performs EKG.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transport under the direction of the Registered Nurse, prioritizes workflow. Transports laboratory specimens and patient belongings as required.
• Obtains blood products, supplies and equipment, patient belongings as necessary.
• Rounds assigned areas on a regular basis according to unit protocols.
• Performs point of care testing.
• Provides assistance to staff in all types of procedures, which may include assisting with equipment, assisting with difficult or combative patients and helping to provide emotional support to patients.
• Responds in a timely manner to pick-up and deliver specimen to appropriate areas within the Medical Center. Communicates to responsible RN prior to removing specimen from room.
• Documents movement of specimen within unit protocol.
• Assists nurse with patient positioning and transporting of patients as requested by the nursing staff.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique, when necessary.
• Assists the nurse in the emptying and disposal of fluids related to uncomplicated tubes and drains.
• Documents amounts in the medical record.
• Other duties as assigned.

PATIENT SATISFACTION
• Participates in all patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Assists patients, family members and other visitors proactively at all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information and records.
• Treats patients, visitors and staff with respect and dignity.

INTRAVENOUS LINE INSERTION/PHLEBOTOMY·
• Demonstrates competency to insert peripheral intravenous lines (PIV) and applies dressing in compliance with hospital procedure.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of procedure to be performed ensuring proper placement of PIV line to not interfere with planned procedure.
• Provides instruction/information to patient/significant other concerning placement of IV line/care being provided. Assists in emergency situations as needed.
• Performs phlebotomy as assigned.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of select unit specific monitors, pumps, and other equipment.

MAINTANENCE OF HEMOSTASIS
• Monitors arterial puncture sites on a continuous basis for any signs of unusual bleeding, reports all unexpected bleeding or changes to the site to responsible Registered Nurse.
• Performs appropriate actions as identified in Standard of Care for Arterial Puncture sites (to be developed).
• Recognizes signs of possible hematoma formation.
• Responsible for providing pressure or devices as ordered by Registered Nurse or responsible MD to arterial puncture site.

UNIT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Checks refrigerator/freezer temperatures and documents on appropriate log, notify nursing management of any temperature discrepancies.
• Notify MCE when defrosting of refrigerators is needed (notify Operating Room Education and Quality Coordinator. Notify Charge Nurse of any environmental or safety hazard, which are unresolved and additional assistance, is needed. Monitor procedural areas for clutter, hallway obstructions and misplaced equipment and supplies.
• Pick-up and deliver required items as requested.
• Responsible for the maintaining inventory, restocking supplies with supply Chain staff and identifying items needed for reorder.
• Maintains a safe work environment: Keeps patient rooms and unit orderly according to guidelines and unit routine. Independently orders, organizes, and restocks assigned areas according to unit specifications.
• Maintains emergency supplies.
• Maintains a safe patient environment.

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