• Job Description

  Req#: 38937

  Summary

  Join Our Team

  We are looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated Ortho Uro Specialists to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence.

  Benefits:

  We pride ourselves on retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
  • Payactiv- Earned wage benefit- Work today, get paid tomorrow
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives

  As an Ortho Uro Specialist, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.

  This position is a Deaconess Supplemental Staff (DSS) position, which offers a flexible schedule with a minimum requirement of 48 hours in a 6-week period. This position is a great opportunity for students and others needing more flexibility. Supplemental hours may vary and are not guaranteed.

  Job Overview:
  
  Under the supervision of the RN, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs various care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety for a specific patient population (ANA Standards of Delegation, 2004). Employee must be able to successfully complete job specific orientation, competencies, and meet/exceed standards as identified in the criteria based performance appraisal. PCTs must demonstrate awareness of patient’s rights in all aspects of patient care and reports issue to appropriate person. The PCT demonstrates leadership through coordination of unit equipment and activities. Communicates to the RN pertinent findings or observations noted while providing patient care and comfort. Assist professional staff with basic life support principles.

  In addition to the responsibilities of the Patient Care Technician (PCT) role, the Ortho-Uro Specialist (OUS) performs and documents specialized tasks related to traction/cast/splint application/urological care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The decision of whether to delegate or assign is based upon the RN’s judgment concerning the condition of the patient, the competence of all members of the nursing team and the degree of supervision that will be required of the RN. The OUS provides input and guidance into the care of patient populations requiring orthopedic/urological care; as well as provides the necessary patient/family/employee instruction under the direction/supervision of the Registered Nurse, Team Leader or Manager. The OUS maintains adequate levels of unit supplies related to ortho/uro procedures in coordination with Sterile Supply. The OUS also checks and assists with the maintenance of equipment related to ortho/uro procedures, assists with new product evaluation of orthopedic/urological supplies, and successfully completes yearly OUS skills evaluation. The OUS successfully completes the preceptor course within a year of hire and meets continuing education to maintain preceptor status.

  Required: Certifications/Licenses/Education:

  • Basic Life Support: Health Care Provider, within six months of hire.
  • Completion of a high school education or equivalent (GED) preferred
  • Successfully complete PCT classes as required by care center/unit.

• About the company

  Deaconess is the leading hospital in the Evansville area for delivering exceptional patient care. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations today.

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