What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multiskilled Tech Advanced position at ScionHealth?
Description
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.
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, is required.
Certifications:
One (1) year patient care experience as a CNA, in a hospital setting, required
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.
Qualifications
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.
One (1) year patient care experience as a CNA, in a hospital setting, required
