2024-06-22 Oregon Health & Science University
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Portland Oregon 97201 United States
Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.
ICU Tech
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-30252 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Hospital/Clinic Support Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Patient Care
Observes all infection prevention guidelines.
Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance.
Responds to call lights. Assures that call lights are within reach at all times.
Provides and maintain needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, etc.
Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards.
Escorts/transports patient via wheelchair/stretcher to various locations within the hospital (if not on tele).
Assists RNs, physicians, and other health care team members as needed.
Assists with urgent ADLs (incontinence, immediate toileting needs)
Pass out food trays as needed
Assist with feeding patients when asked
Empty foley backs (not the front graduates)
Assist with bathing patients
Patient Care: RN Delegated duties:
Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG)
Initiate remote telemetry
Ambulation: Provides safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support.
12 lead ECG
Assists the patient with toileting and hygiene needs as directed by the RN
Indirect care:
Maintains the patient care area.
Cleans equipment and area in conjunction with environmental services.
Keeps dirty utility rooms clean and free of debris and excess supplies.
Distributes linen and supplies.
Transports specimens, equipment and medications.
Answer phones with multiple lines; transfer calls
Maintains awareness of equipment operation and reports broken or missing equipment per OHSU standards.
Orders supplies as necessary.
Restock gloves in all rooms
Stocks patient rooms and carts as needed or as directed.
Order equipment: inventory equipment and supplies.
Quality
Assists Departmental Leadership in their efforts to monitor and evaluate applicable standards.
Maintains quality assurance around Point of Care Testing.
Maintains current knowledge of departmental benchmarks and initiatives; works toward continuous process and system improvement.
Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
Customer Service
Responds promptly to our customer needs.
Handles workload and customer queries with patience and empathy, does not let work pressure reflect on how our customers are treated.
Treats customers with courtesy and respect.
Contributes to a professional work environment.
Responsibilities
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year recent experience (within the past 5 years) providing patient care, in an ICU or similar setting.
One year of OHSU Lift Team experience in the ICU setting will qualify as patient care.
Within 6 months of hire 12-lead EKG placement though EKG dept.
CBG QC compliance through POC dept.
Rehab training through OHSU PT dept.
BLS/CPR upon hire.
Ability to perform the job duties with or without accommodation.
