Multi - unit Technician

Job Title

This position is responsible for performing treatments and technical procedures as required and within the defined scope of practice or validated competency.

Job Functions:

• Gathers all necessary demographic and insurance information in order to register the patient.
• Assists nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions.
• Obtains and articulates pertinent data in an objective manner.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN or LPN to assure continuum of care.
• Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures.
• Performs Patient Safety Attendant functions as needed.
• Prepares and transports patients for examination.
• Assists emergency staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions as delegated.
• Performs EKGs and point of care testing.
• Applies splints and braces on patients as ordered assuring good CMS after application.
• Performs mandatory equipment checks.
• Accompanies ambulance transports and assists with airway management as needed.
• Assists with transfer/discharge paperwork as well as patient registration.
• Demonstrates competencies in the specialty areas of Emergency, Urgent Care, and In-Patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant or EMT course OR completion of a Nurse Internship with Ridgeview Medical Center OR an approved equivalent of education and experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment.

License/Certifications:

• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
• EMT certification preferred.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant or EMT preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Cognitive and Mental Demands:

• Time Awareness - Continuous
• Writing - Continuous
• Initiation of Work - Continuous
• Memory - Continuous
• Receptiveness to Change - Frequent
• Reasoning - Continuous
• Problem Solving - Continuous
• Attentiveness Duration - Continuous
• Social Interactions - Continuous
• Mathematical Aptitude - Frequent
• Conflict Management - Continuous
• Reading - Continuous
• Detail Oriented - Continuous

Physical Demands:

Compensation:

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits:

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

Ridgeview Medical Center will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, genetic information, union membership, creed, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status with regards to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, or any other category that may be protected by law.