Tech, Acute Care II
Primary Location Duluth, Georgia
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Gwinnett Medical Offices II
Job Number 1274877 Date posted 05/06/2024
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Description:
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.
Essential Responsibilities:
- 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.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years recent (within one (1) year) experience as a Paramedic or License Practical Nurse OR
- Minimum two (2) years as an Emergency Department Tech in an Emergency Department.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Additional Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent clinical skills including but not limited to IV insertion, venipuncture, arrhythmia recognition and orthopedic splinting andcasting.Excellent organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A.
Primary Location: Georgia,Duluth,Gwinnett Medical Offices II
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Night
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 07:00 PM
Working Hours End: 07:30 AM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: GUP|UFCW|Local 1996
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: Gwinn Comprehensive Med Center - Urgent Care-Outpatient - 2808
Pay Range: $24.81 - $27.88 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
