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Position Title Health Care Tech - Bell Pre/Post | Full-Time Bell Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The Health Care Technician is an unlicensed staff member in Perioperative and Procedural Services who is accountable to/completes delegated tasks from the RN in a caring and culturally sensitive manner with excellent customer service at all times; demonstrates competencies in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships and technical skills. Various shifts are available at The University of Kansas Health System! Responsibilities: Provides basic nursing skills including, but not limited to: Vital signs and Pulse oximetry Phlebotomy 12- lead EKG Finger stick blood glucose ADLs Recording intake and output Collecting urine, stool, sputum specimens Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc. Emptying drains, urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies Bladder Scanning Obtains height and weight Patient transport Room turnover and stocking Patient monitoring device placement Set up for minor procedures Discontinue peripheral IVs Discontinue foley catheters Set up and maintain a sterile field for procedures Apply/remove compression hose; SCD, etc. Phlebotomy Collection of, proper identification of, and labeling of laboratory specimens Provide assistance to physicians and other providers during sterile procedures Assist with surgical skin prep Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, etc. Maintains neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk Interventions as appropriate including but not limited to, rounding on patients, answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principles Care for patients in restraints, including ROM and fluids/toileting; reorienting confused patients; reinforcement of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions, and isolation principles Promptly notifies the RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected results, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity to redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues. Any other duties as assigned *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS Required: High School diploma or equivalent 6 months of experience as a transporter, orderly or nursing assistant. BLS Certification Familiar with Microsoft Outlook Data entry Preferred: Acute care experience with direct patient care and phlebotomy Time Type: Job Requisition ID: R-8089 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.