Intensive Care Unit Technician at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

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.


Intensive Care Unit Technician

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-32750
Type: Regular Part-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 bags and suction canisters
• Assist with bathing patients

Patient Care: RN Delegated duties:

• Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG)
• Repositioning/Mobility: Under supervision of the RN, assists with 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 20%

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.

Responsibilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year recent experience (within the past 5 years) providing patient care in an ICU or similar setting.
• 12-lead EKG placement though EKG dept.
• CBG QC compliance through POC dept.
• Rehab training through OHSU PT dept.
• BLS/CPR upon hire

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

Qualifications

• Associate degree

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