Clinical Tech 6N Downtown Cardiothoracic - $5,000 sign-on bonus

• DEPARTMENT : 16026 - 6 North
• LOCATION : 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE : Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE : 12 Hour Day
• $5,000 Sign on Bonus

ABOUT NCH

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

• NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to : Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence;
• Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials;

and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together.

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JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Technician provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs other tasks necessary for unit operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
• Receives report from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.
• Instructs and / or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under direction of licensed professional.
• Responds timely to all patient request and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
• Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.
• Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
• Reports pertinent patient changes and / or clinical findings to primary care partner.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfy one of the following :

o Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the current State of Florida licensure.

o RN student that has completed nursing fundamentals or caring scholar course and continually be actively enrolled in an RN Nursing program and must provide transcripts every semester.

o Graduate of an RN program who is pending authorization (receipt of letter) to test for the NCLEX (up to four months) or has not passed their first NCLEX and is awaiting second test (has four months to obtain RN license).

o Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with current valid Florida Licensure and work experience required. Basic computer knowledge : ability to operate a PC, create / save / print documents, input data