Critical Care Technician – Forensics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care to patients under the direction of the RN.
Applies appropriately basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential pressure stockings under the direction of the RN.
Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags efficiently. Records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
Provides for nutrition of patients. Feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories timely an accurately.
Makes pertinent observations about patients. Documents accurate and timely observations in patient records and reports findings to RN.
Assists with post mortem care.
Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
Performs Phlebotomy accurately and stocks Phlebotomy and IV trays for unit. Performs accurate glucometer testing. Performs EKG’s as determined by unit and following competency attainment. Performs accurate vital signs and pulse oximetry.
Stocks supplies as required by designated unit. Maintains a well cleaned, organized environment. Performs other duties as assigned: willingness to adapt to changing department needs. Maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
Checks and signs name to Unit Code Cart/Carts for operational performance each shift. Notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator in a timely manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.