The Administrative Tech reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
- Performs unitbased reception clerical and medical record functions. Is customer oriented and able to communicate with all levels of staff patients and their families. Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other departments. Assists patients with activities of daily living provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Responsibilities:
- Performs basic patient care responsibilities including vital signs skin care and personal care considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age.
- Maintains patient rooms in a clean and neat manner keeping the patients environment presentable and restocking areas as directed.
- Consistently demonstrates Hourly Rounding key behaviors.
- Collects and labels specimens (urine stool and sputum) accurately and according to policy. Identifies and transports blood/blood components and specimens using appropriate blood borne pathogen precautions. Identifies drains and tubes empties and records drainage.
- Follows standard precautions and CDH infection control policies and procedures consistently.
- Reapplies oxygen masks and cannulas; orally suctions patients.
- Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly cleans equipment according to standards.
- Assists with patient admission orients patients and family to the room assists patients with ambulation/positioning prepares patients for discharge/transfer and transports patients as needed.
Qualifications :
Required:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Current student in a relevant field of study: Medical Assistant EMTB Clinical Nurse Assistant Patient Care Technician certification or one year of health care experience
- CPR Basic Life Support
Preferred:
- Additional languages
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
If we offer you a job we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a casebycase basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial wellbeing while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime