Technician, Acute Care II

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the registered nurse (RN), perform comprehensive patient care services and specific technical tasks and skills that provide for emergent and urgent care, safety, and comfort of adult and pediatric patients in the ACC. Respond to medical emergencies and cardiac arrests within the CMC in collaboration with ACC response team.

• Measure, report, interpret, and record vital signs, cardiac rhythm, for assigned patients in the ED and during diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Measure and record intake and output.
• Obtain venous samples and process specimens.
• Perform peripheral intravenous catheter insertion.
• Provide comfort measures, transport and ambulate patients.
• Initiate C-spine immobilization, including rigid cervical collar and backboard.
• Apply splints and various orthopedic soft goods.
• Clean and irrigate wounds. Apply clean and sterile dressings.
• Assist with Respiratory care: set up nasal cannula, venti-mask, and non-rebreather.
• Assist in prepping and monitoring patients for emergency procedures.
• Perform adult male and female catheterization.
• Provide ongoing monitoring and care for restrained patients.
• Clean equipment and work area. Stock medical/surgical supplies, etc.
• Provide basic response to medical emergencies within the CMC.
• Respond as member of the ACC Medical Emergency Response team.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.