Nurse Technician

Marquette General Hospital

Nurse Technician - UP Health System

Job Type: Part Time Days

Your experience matters

Marquette General Hospital is part ofLifepoint Health a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aNurse Technicianjoining our team youre embracing a vital mission dedicated tomaking communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How youll contribute

• ANurse Technicianwho excels in this role:
• Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe efficient care and patient throughput.
• Assists with activities of daily living routine monitoring and maintaining a clean well-stocked environment; supports nursing/physician staff and tech desk operations.
• Reports to the Director or Manager of Department

.What were looking for

• Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Education:High School diploma preferred.

• License:SRNA or EMT preferred.

• Certifications:BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.

• Skills:Critical thinking decisive judgment ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

• Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA). Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic patient care as delegated and supervised by an RN including monitoring vital signs possible blood glucose measurements and accurate intake/output recording.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing grooming eating toileting ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical mental or emotional findings to nursing staff.
• Keeps patient rooms and common areas clean safe and appropriately stocked.
• Manages the tech desk; supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education; performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Populations Served:Neonate Infant Early Childhood Late Childhood Adolescent Young Adult Middle Adult Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed:Demographic Clinical Insurance Financial Complete Medical Record.

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure:Occupational exposure may be present for all employees in this role.

Physical Requirements (typical):Frequent standing walking reaching keyboard entry repetitive movements kneeling and lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Near/far vision and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent.

Environmental Exposures:Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste communicable diseases/pathogens dust gases/vapors/fumes and hazardous chemicals/medications; latex exposure frequent.

More about Marquette General Hospital

Your Regional Medical Center

As a 222-bed specialty care hospital UP Health System Marquette receives patients from across the UP and provides care in 65 specialties and subspecialties. Its medical staff of more than 200 doctors work as a team with its more than 1800 employees in caring for approximately 9000 inpatients and more than 350000 outpatients per year.

UP Health System

Marquettes major services include its Heart & Vascular Institute Cancer Center Brain & Spine Center Rehabilitation Center Behavioral Health Digestive Health Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management Center and Womens Health Family Birthing and Pediatrics Center. The hospital also provides the regions premier services in imaging surgery and laboratory and is home to the UP-Telehealth Network a leading telehealth network in the nation. We also service many of the communities in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with 42 primary and specialty care clinics spread throughout the region.

Our Community

The City of Marquette is located in the central region of Michigans Upper Peninsula. With a population of 21335 it is the UPs largest addition to being a population center it serves as the regional center for education healthcare recreation and retail offering amazing arts and culture opportunities stellar schools. Marquette also is the home of Northern Michigan University housing the nations only Olympic Education Center.

Residents of the City of Marquette have long appreciated their communitys abundant natural beauty unique climate and the high quality of life that is enjoyed here. A strong commitment by both city leaders and active community members has helped Marquette to become one of the nations premier cities.

Our national recognition includes being named one of Americas Most Livable Communities by Partners for Livable Communities in 2004 involvement in Michigans Cool Cities initiative and receipt of the All-American City award by the National Civic League in 2003. Forbes also named Marquette the Third Best City in America to Raise a Family in 2010 and most recently Marquette was named one of the top micropolitans by Site Selection Magazine in March 2011.

EEOC Statement

Marquette General Hospitalis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum such as acute rehabilitation units outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

within 90 days of hire.