Nursing Tech

Job Opportunity

Location: 211 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $15.57 Maximum Offer $20.78

Summary: Performs specific patient care procedures under the direction of a licensed Nurse and operates patient monitoring systems.

How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here:

• Educational and career development options
• Staff Safety
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type Of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 0.90

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights

Responsibilities:

• Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in the patient record
• Stamps and assembles patient charts
• Posts laboratory and other tests results
• Transports patients and documents action on patient record
• Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data in patient record
• Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse
• Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures
• Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record
• Removes peripheral, intravenous therapy lines and urethral tubes
• Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests
• Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients
• Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs
• Participates in the nutritional well being of the patient
• Uses the computerized Patient Care Information System
• Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit
• Cleans and stores equipment
• Stocks medical supplies, linens and paper goods
• Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology
• Transports x-rays, blood and equipment
• Delivers patient food trays and nourishment
• Performs basic clerical duties
• Assists or provides patient hygiene
• Assists patients with portable or wall oxygen
• Organizes care in a manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team
• Communicates information pertinent to the end of shift summation
• Performs other functions as required

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent plus specialized, short-term training in medical / surgical patient care or the delivery of special care
• One to three years experience preferred
• Formal medical technician or military training preferred
• CNA preferred

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.