About the Role
The Nursing Technician performs duties to assist in the safe treatment and care of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable.
- Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities.
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, assists with patient visits to PST re: reception, equipment preparation, vital signs, obtaining actual weights, orientation to surroundings and implementation of safety measures.
- Performs direct care with attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort and skin care while anticipating the needs of the patient and family.
- Performs oxygen equipment preparation, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG.
- Assists and/or transports patients in a timely and safe manner.
- Collects and transports specimens maintaining standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
- Facilitates patient flow through the department.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program.
Salary/Compensations
- USD $27.46 - USD $27.46 /Hr.
Benefits
- Generous benefits packages
- Generous tuition assistance
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Culture that supports professional and educational growth
About the Company
- Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center is a 537-bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island.
- With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island.
- Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
