Operations Technician

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Key Position Details:

• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week schedule)
• 8-hour day and evening shift
• No weekends
• Benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

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.

Principle Responsibilities

• Patient Care Duties.
  • Specimen Collection - responsible for accurate and thorough collection, handling, documentation and proper dispatch of specimens collected.
  • Obtains and transmits 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.

Required Qualifications

• Must meet at least one of the following:
  Completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
  2+ years direct patient care in a hospital setting
  1+ years direct patient care in EMS, in or out of a hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Vocational Degree in healthcare related field
• 2+ years of experience in phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG and POCT (point of care testing)

Licenses/Certifications

• One or more of the following preferred:
  Emergency Medical Tech - MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board EMT Certification
  Medical Laboratory Technician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) MLT Certification
  Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants required Medical Assistant Certification
  Phlebotomy Certification
  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
  Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
  Allina in-house BLS training (within 60 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently