Nursing Technician

Introduction To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. Overview For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. The nursing technician is a member of a team dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services to our patients by assisting in such functions as maintaining a safe, clean, and functional environment; assisting with dietary aspects of care, transporting patients, and assisting visitors. As an integral part of the team, the nursing technician is responsible for activities, which promote patient-focused care within the patient unit. Responsibilities The nursing technician provides safe direct patient care under the guidance of the professional registered nurse. The nursing technician provides indirect patient care under the direction of the registered professional nurse and according to the goals and medical care plan of the patient. The nursing technician demonstrates expected conduct, behavior and accountability. The nursing assistant supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization. Maintains responsibility and accountability for own practice. Requirements High School Required. Customer Service. Identification of clinical alarms. Use of patient care equipment; bed alarm and scale, geri chairs, stretchers, wheelchairs, bed, equipment for specialty unit. Body Mechanics. Isolation Precautions. Safety precautions. Aspiration Precautions. Communicates with the use of AIDET. Phlebotomy Skills. EKG recording. Blood pressure reading. Unit-based specialty skills need to perform job functions efficiently. Completion of a technician program or hospital program Required. #J-18808-Ljbffr