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ICU Unit Service Techician Faulkner

ICU Unit Service Techician Faulkner

Salem Hospital NSMCJamaica Plain, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Unit Service Technician

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Unit Service Technician provides a broad range of care and services to patients, including but not limited to, EKG, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, completing EKGs, applying simple dressings, using aseptic technique and responding to medical emergency situations utilizing Heartsaver CPR and AED skills, patient transport and securing equipment and supplies under the supervision of Nursing Supervisor. They will provide safe accurate transportation of patients throughout the hospital. They will perform 1 : 1 sitting when necessary. The Night Float Unit Service Technician will also assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Does this position require patient care? Yes

Essential Functions :

Provision of a Safe Environment :

  • Utilizes proper body mechanics in moving and assisting patients to prevent personal injury.
  • Assists in the application of restraints under the direction of the provider. Follows and maintains restraint policies under supervision of licensed nurse.
  • Anticipates and identifies patient safety risks in cooperation with licensed nurse and take appropriate action.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the location of emergency equipment.
  • Delivers back up Code Cart to area upon Code Blue announcement. Stands by in a Code Blue to assist in equipment retrieval and patient transport. Restocks back up Code carts as necessary.
  • Rounds and returns loose oxygen cylinders to appropriate storage areas.
  • Clears hallways of clutter.

Organizational Ethics :

  • Interacts with patients, families and staff in a professional manner, projecting a positive public image.
  • Respects and supports a culturally diverse staff and patient population.
  • Delivers care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to and demonstrates respect for patient diversity.
  • Respects and maintains the confidentiality and privacy of patient, employee and hospital information at all times.
  • Works cooperatively with all staff members and takes appropriate steps to resolve interpersonal conflicts. Seeks assistance from RN, Nursing Director or Nursing Supervisor, as needed.
  • Dresses appropriately and according to dress code requirements, including wearing visible hospital I.D. badge that identifies self at all times.
  • Management of Resources :

  • Efficiently organizes time and prioritizes requests for service based on urgency.
  • Cleans equipment as needed.
  • Delivers linen to units as requested.
  • Disposing of trash, soiled linens, medical waste and disposable items, appropriately and as necessary.
  • Provides assistance to co-workers, as requested.
  • Is flexible and adapts to changing patient and department needs including, but not limited to, offering assistance to other team members and adjusting assignments.
  • Management of Information :

  • Reviews and is knowledgeable of appropriate policies, procedures and work rules.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of hospital emergency codes and how to call a code.
  • Utilizes hospital E-mail to access staff meeting minutes, notices and memos.
  • Reads and reviews meeting minutes and clinical updates.
  • Participates in staff meetings and appropriate in-services.
  • Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication with RN throughout the shift, regarding patient condition including, the status of completing delegated tasks. Recognizes and notifies RN immediately of any significant change in a patient's condition and / or monitoring alarms (for example : change in vital signs, change in patient's mental status, complaints of pain, abnormal blood sugar, patient fall or other injury, patient concerns with care).
  • Accurately collects and records patient data (vital signs, intake and output, blood sugar, weights, restraint care / monitoring, other) and complies with hospital documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record.
  • Collaborative Interdisciplinary Care :

  • Maintains and fosters a teamwork approach to patient care.
  • Transports patients and equipment throughout the hospital as requested. Uses appropriate safety techniques and body mechanics when moving patient. Remains with the patient or ensures patient is attended by staff when off other home unit. Stretcher is cleaned after every transport with an antibacterial as provided in the department.
  • Delivers specimens to laboratory as needed, following proper procedures related to the handling of specimens during transport, as requested by staff.
  • Strictly practices Standard Precautions. Checks with nursing staff for specific instructions if necessary.
  • Performs the transportation of the deceased to the morgue in a respectful manner. Always uses proper morgue stretcher and is accompanied by a second escort.
  • Performs technical duties including EKG and phlebotomy under the supervisor of a licensed Nurse.
  • Obtains lab specimens as requested by Nursing Supervisor.
  • Obtains labs for in-house draws on 11p-7a shift for 1am and 4am rounds, in accordance with lab policy.
  • Adheres to laboratory policy and procedure when retrieving lab specimens including the proper labeling of all specimens.
  • Performs EKG's as requested by nursing / provider and obtains old EKG's in MUSE system.
  • EKG's are brought to provider for immediate review upon completion.
  • Assist providers with patient procedures as needed.
  • Notification of need for repair of medical equipment to appropriate parties.
  • Covers the switchboard operator function during breaks. Is able to appropriately perform the function including Code Blue and RRT notification.
  • Patient / Family Education :

  • Addresses patient comfort and information needs by providing informative, non-clinical information to patients and families, orienting patients / visitors to the hospital, unit, patient room services.
  • In collaboration with the licensed nurse, reinforces the patient education provided by the nurse and provides patients / families with basic patient care instruction, such as instruction for using the call light and safety requirements.
  • Competency :

  • Complies with established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and regulations, (for example : DPH, JCAHO, Boston fire codes, OSHA).
  • Maintains and demonstrates compliance with hospital and nursing competencies and care standards.
  • Maintains competence in relation to a variety of technical skills that may include, but are not limited to, performing EKGs and blood glucose monitoring, applying simple dressings and Heartsaver CPR and AED skills.
  • Qualifications

    Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

    Licenses and Credentials : Experience as a medical technician or patient care assistant preferred

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
  • Ability to effectively speak, read and write using the English language.
  • Ability to pass clinical competency, basic math and reading testing.
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations and measurements, in order to measure height and weight, intake and output and calorie counts.
  • Ability to accurately interpret and utilize basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
  • Ability to enter and retrieve computerized information.
  • Physical ability to push, transfer, and pull heavy loads throughout assigned shift.
  • Physical ability to meet core job requirements in accordance with practice setting demands, for the patient populations regularly served.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families / visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff.
  • Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
  • Ability to manage stress related to patient care issues, and changing hospital climate and personnel issues.
  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)

    Physical Requirements :

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
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