What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Tech 2 - MedSurg position at Starr Regional Medical Center?
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Nurse Tech 2 for our MedSurg Department. This job is permanent, full time.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Pay
- Free onsite parking
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
- Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
- Reads telemetry test strips and places them in the patient charts at required intervals.
- Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
- Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
- Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
- Greets patients and visitors. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. Calls codes, pages, and overhead announcements as requested.
- Enters nursing requests and orders subject to the approval of a licensed nurse. Asks for clarification when necessary.
- Assists with processing patient admissions, transfers and discharges. Assembles and maintains patient records and charts.
- Performs needed clerical tasks, including copying, filing, and ordering/stocking supplies.
- Assists RNs and physicians with other patient activities as needed.
Minimum Education
HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience:
HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience:
□ Preferred X Required
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Required Skills
Nursing student or completion of a licensed nursing assistant program:
X Preferred □ Required
Nursing student or completion of a licensed nursing assistant program:
X Preferred □ Required
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Minimum Work Experience
1 year recent acute care experience:
X Preferred □ Required
1 year recent acute care experience:
X Preferred □ Required
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Required Skills
Certifications:
Rhythm Interpretation Class:
□ Preferred X Required
The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certifications:
Rhythm Interpretation Class:
□ Preferred X Required
The below certifications will be required within 60 days of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
