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Renown Regional Medical Center Acute Care Technician-Advanced in Reno, Nevada
POSITION:Acute Care Technician-Advanced
REQ#:180964
SCHEDULE: Full time; Day Shift; 0645-1915; 36 hours/week
LOCATION: Reno, NV
SALARY: Will discuss with applicant. Actual salary offered may vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, an individual's location and their knowledge, skills, and experience as well as internal equity.
Sign On Bonus: $2,000
TO APPLY:
Direct Link - https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/renownhealth/#/job/52982
Careers Page - https://www.renown.org/Careers
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SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for providing continuity of nursing business operations, support functions, and direct patient care functions under the supervision of the appropriate provider or Registered Nurse. Under direct supervision this position is responsible for performing various technical procedures, providing or assisting in activities of daily living, as well as providing emotional support to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients. This position is responsible for accurately obtaining and documenting adult and pediatric vital signs, transporting of equipment/patients, patient mobilization, activities of daily living, observing patients on safety precautions, clerical responsibilities, assisting care team members with various patient care tasks, ordering, and stocking of supplies.
MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Medical terminology is preferred.
Experience: Experience preferred
License(s): Ability to obtain and maintain a valid State of Nevada and Nationally Registered EMT Advanced Certification through the National Registry of EMT upon hire. National Registered EMT Advanced Certification must be in active status within in 90 days of hire.
Certification(s): Obtain and maintain BLS certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) standards required. ACLS certification by the American Heart Association (AHA) standards required within 6 months of hire.
Computer / Typing: Must possess or be able to obtain within 90 day the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
Within the scope established by Renown Health this position provides patient care related tasks to include personal hygiene, mobility, safety and comfort, assistance with activities of daily living, and various direct patient care skills to Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients as directed by the Unit Manager, Medical Director, Physician, Clinical Technician Expert, and/or the Registered Nurse. The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the uses of equipment specific to the area of employment. This position is responsible to demonstrate proficiency in body mechanics, fire safety, infection control, patient safety, quality outcomes, CPR and safe handling of hazardous materials.
The incumbent assists in procedures to facilitate the proper documentation of the patient care from pre-admission to discharge. Patient Care will include (with demonstrated competency and/or training): BLS, ACLS, phlebotomy, peripheral IV access insertion, medication administration, and any skills within established competencies and scope of practice as approved by Renown Health.
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