Nursing Technician - Pre-Admission Testing - PD

Overview

Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.

 

The Nursing Technician performs, under the supervision or direction of a Registered Nurse, those duties to assist in safe treatment and care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job Details

Nursing Technician Responsibilities:

 

• Practices regular hand hygiene and complies with standard and transmission based precautions as applicable. 
• Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities.
• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, assists with patient visits to PST re: reception, equipment preparation, vital signs, obtaining actual weights, orientation to surroundings and implementation of safety measures.
• Performs direct care with attention to personal hygiene, safety, comfort and skin care while anticipating the needs of the patient and family.
• Performs oxygen equipment preparation, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG.
• Assists and/or transports patients in a timely and safe manner.
• Collects and transports specimens maintaining standards mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Facilitates patient flow through the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of NA program, BOCES, Military Hospital Corps School or equivalent, or completion of medical/surgical experience within an RN program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Posted Salary Range

USD $27.46 - USD $27.46 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

 

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.