Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

August 31, 2023

Department:

31005009 AHMHI CV Prep Recovery MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-5-Abbott Northwestern Technical

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

The Operations Technician performs technical and direct patient care tasks as designated by the Registered Nurse (RN). This includes but is not limited to the following: specimen collection, 12 lead EKG testing, sheath pulls and the collection of vital signs.

Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE
• 8 hr shifts
• Day/eve & call rotation
• SEIU contract
• Benefit eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient Care Duties
  • Specimen Collection - responsible for accurate and thorough collection, handling, documentation and proper dispatch of specimens collected.
  • Obtain and transmit 12 lead EKG tracings.
  • Point of Care Testing (medical diagnostic testing at or near the point of care).
  • Sheath pulls.
  • CMC monitoring.
  • Collects vital signs, height/weight and other patient information.
  • Transports patients.
• Documentation
  • Documentation of patient results as required (ie. baths, I/O's (inputs/outputs), glucose results, weights, vitals ect.).
• Contributes to an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees
  • Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
  • Uses equipment following policies, procedures and manufacturer directions or standards.
  • May handle hazardous waste (identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills, fires, and evacuation procedures).
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree preferred
• 2 to 5 years of Operations Technician experience (direct patient care assistance, phlebotomy, and EKG Tech) in a Hospital Setting preferred or
• 2 to 5 years of experience in phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, POCT (point of care testing) preferred or
• Completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program required or
• Emergency Medical Tech - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board required EMT Certification or
• Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) required MLT Certification or
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants required Medical Assistant Certification
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• Medical Terminology preferred

Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Uses basic logic and common sense to arrive at solutions.
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations.
• Company Knowledge: Understands his/her own job and how the role interacts with his/her team.

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently