NURSE TECHNICIAN at WIREGRASS RANCH ASC HOLDINGS LLC

Job Summary: Assists the nurses by performing routine and delegated tasks.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Carries out delegated tasks under the direction of the RN:
  • Removes intravenous lines
  • Takes and records vital signs
  • Assists patients with dressing and undressing
  • Assists patients with ambulation to the bathroom
  • Assists with patient positioning
  • Assists in the discharge process, including ambulation to transportation vehicle
  • Schedules post-discharge appointments, procedures, tests when indicated
• Prepares beds:
  • Disinfects stretchers in between patients
  • Puts fresh linen on stretchers
• Cleans/disinfects equipment as needed
• Documents in the medical record, as necessary
  • Ensures all entries are legible, timely and concise
• Stocks I.V. Trays
• Maintains linen inventory, orderliness and transfers soiled linen to the designated area
• Assists with inventory control, stocks supplies
• Assists with pulling cases, room turnover and cleaning/disinfection between cases
• Follows universal precautions
• Engages in cross training with other departments

Additional Responsibilities

• Acts as a team member by providing relief coverage within the unit for breaks and lunches
• Provides float coverage to other ASC departments and locations as needed & assigned
• Maintains all required regulatory training and participates in mandatory drills and staff meetings
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

Physical and Mental Demands

• Normal physical ability; able to stand for long periods
• Normal concentration and normal complexity of decision making
• Above average ability to manage multiple asks simultaneously
• Body movements require occasional overhead and low reaching.
• Ability to bend, lift, pull, and push at medium work force

Occupational Exposure

• High risk exposure to bloodborne pathogens and chemical hazards.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Current BLS, or completed within 90 days of hire
• Strong customer service orientation
• Basic computer proficiency