Nursing Tech - General Medical Unit

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Compensation Pay Range:

Summary:

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

Patient Monitoring - Monitors patients, collects and documents vital signs, weights, oxygen use, and other clinical data; operates unitspecific monitoring systems.

Clinical Procedures - Performs phlebotomy, wound care, dressing changes, enemas, gastric and urethral tube insertion/removal, bedside testing (oximetry, ECG, urinalysis, etc.), and assists with sterile procedures under nurse/physician direction.

Patient Support - Assists with activities of daily living including feeding, bathing, walking, hygiene care, shaving, mouth care, and foot care; prepares patients for surgery; transports patients and documents actions.

Record Management - Documents all care provided; assembles charts, posts test results, and uses the PACIS system at the required skill level.

Nutrition Assistance - Delivers trays, assists with meal setup and intake for dependent patients, and accurately records consumption.

Unit Operations - Ensures cleanliness of patient and nutrition areas; cleans, stores, and logs equipment; empties trash, linen, and sharps; stocks supplies, linens, and paper goods; processes broken equipment.

Specimen & Supply Transport - Delivers specimens to Lab, Microbiology, and Pathology; transports xrays, blood, equipment, and nourishment.

Clerical Support - Answers phones, takes messages, files, copies, and supports general unit communication.

Team Communication - Organizes care to support team quality and provides pertinent information during endofshift handoff.

Additional Duties - Performs other functions as required to support patient care and unit operations.

Qualifications:

Education - High school diploma or equivalent required.

Specialized Training - Completion of a PHS NonLicensed Assistive Personnel course or similar medical/surgical patientcare training required prior to hire.

Clinical Preparation - Receives onthejob training and competency verification to perform core functions safely and effectively.

Preferred Background - One to three years of experience preferred; formal medical technician training or military medical training strongly preferred.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.