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Job Description
Position: LC1612231357 Job: 60631357 - Medical Surgical Technician - Coast - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Description:
Responsibilities:
- Job responsibilities include those listed in competencies document
- Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co- workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
- Directs visitors, answers telephone, relays messages, runs errands as necessary for unit to run smoothly.
- Performs clerical duties in admitting, transferring and discharging.
- Is proficient in the use of equipment on the assigned unit such as computer, call light, phone, copier, and fax machine.
- Assists nurses in obtaining data for assessment and recognizes abnormalities which require immediate notification of RN/MD, as well as assisting the nurse to provide care.
- Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection control to include PPE, cleaning of patient areas and equipment.
- Follows policies and procedures of the hospital; demonstrates knowledge of HIPPA; practices patient confidentiality.
- Transports patients to other departments via stretcher or wheelchair, completing handoff communication.
- Supports the operation of the department by performing tasks associated with general unit organization and orderliness.
- Maintains and organizes inventory of supplies; is accountable for cost effective quality patient care.
- Contributes to and assists unit personnel in Performance Improvement activities.
- Functions effectively in a wide range of crisis situations and in an atmosphere of stress and tension; handles personal and professional frustrations appropriately.
- Demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude and responds with empathy and positive interpersonal skills.
- Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
- Demonstrates a time conscious awareness and consistently strives to use time effectively. Demonstrates an ability to set appropriate priorities and is prompt in completing assigned tasks.
- Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be familiar with medical terminology and practices and must be able to record information accurately.
- Minimum 1 year of related work experience
Requirements:
Degrees:
High School/Ged
Licenses and Certifications:
Basic Life Support
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Other facts
About McLeod Health
McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow – we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services.
The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach with physician practices, outpatient services and a free-standing emergency department.
Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of 850 physicians and 2,700 registered nurses, and approximately 15,000 team members. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.
What you'll do
- The Medical Surgical Technician is responsible for assisting nurses with patient care, performing clerical duties, and maintaining a professional environment. They also ensure patient safety and comfort while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
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