Clinical Tech EMT 6N DT

• DEPARTMENT: 16026 - 6 North
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Day

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT at NCH

6 North is a 30-bed Cardiothoracic Surgical Step-Down unit at our Downtown Baker campus specializing in post op care for complex structural heart procedures and post open heart surgeries. The nursing environment is a center for learning and growth in surgical cardiac care.


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JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Technician EMT provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs other tasks necessary for unit operations.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Other duties may be assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
• Receives reports from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.
• Instructs and/or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under the direction of licensed professional.
• Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
• Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Reports pertinent patient changes and/or clinical findings to primary care partner.
• Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and presents to primary care partner.
• Performs phlebotomy per policy.
• Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, utilizing Universal Precautions.
• Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in the electronic medical record.
• Assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
• Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs POCT. Performs quality control.
• Performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
• Provides post-mortem care.
• Assists Clinicians or Public Safety with the application of restraints when applicable in the care of a violent/combative patient.
• Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
• Acts as a patient sitter when one to one observation is required for patient care.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Valid Licensure as an EMT or Paramedic in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.
• Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.