- DEPARTMENT: 26035 - HSS2 Inpatient
- LOCATION: 1665 Medical Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110
- WORK TYPE: Full Time
- WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Night
About HSS at NCH
At Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH), we don't settle for ordinary-we redefine what's possible in healthcare. Ranked the #1 orthopedic hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years, and the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world by Newsweek, HSS has partnered with NCH to bring that world-class legacy home to Naples. We've built a state-of-the-art facility where cutting-edge surgical innovation, advanced rehabilitation, and pioneering research all come together to offer patients world-class excellence in care. Learn more at HSSatNCH.org, HSS.edu, and NCHMD.org.
At HSS at NCH, we foster a vibrant, high-performing culture that empowers people to thrive as themselves. Our team is made up of some of the brightest minds in the field, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a shared commitment to pushing boundaries in healthcare. Together, we're not just treating patients-we're delivering outcomes that transform lives.
Why Join Us?
Joining HSS at NCH means more than taking a job-it's an invitation to contribute to something greater. You'll collaborate with leading experts in a dynamic environment that challenges you to be your best, alongside the best. Here, you'll become part of a future that's as groundbreaking as our beginning-and that's something to be passionate about. At HSS at NCH, you'll find a career that fosters your growth and empowers people to move better, live healthier, and make a lasting impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Technician EMT provides direct patient care under the direction of a nurse and performs other tasks necessary for unit operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform, assist, reinforce, and deliver patient care.
- Demonstrates ability to manage a multiple patient care assignment based on unit acuity and staffing levels.
- Receives reports from primary care partner and completes assignments in a timely and organized manner.
- Instructs and/or reinforces appropriate patient care activities under the direction of licensed professional.
- Responds timely to all patient requests and communicates to the appropriate caregiver when necessary.
- Demonstrates the ability to recognize and perform emergency measures including CPR when indicated.
- Demonstrates and maintains annual competency with patient specific procedures.
- Enters timely and accurate documentation into the electronic medical record.
- Reports pertinent patient changes and/or clinical findings to primary care partner.
- Inputs accurate data into the EKG machine prior to completing procedure and presents to primary care partner.
- Performs phlebotomy per policy.
- Collects, labels, and/or delivers urine, blood, sputum, and stool specimens to the lab, as directed, utilizing Universal Precautions.
- Applies orthopedic splints under direction of the Registered Nurse/Physician/Provider and documents in the electronic medical record.
- Assists with the application of simple dressings, utilizing aseptic technique.
- Accurately performs glucometer finger stick. Accurately performs POCT. Performs quality control.
- Performs venipuncture following hospital protocol.
- Provides post-mortem care.
- Assists Clinicians or Public Safety with the application of restraints when applicable in the care of a violent/combative patient.
- Transport patients to other areas of the hospital as needed.
- Acts as a patient sitter when one to one observation is required for patient care.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Valid Licensure as an EMT in the State of Florida with acute care experience required.
- Orthopedic experience strongly preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge: ability to operate a PC, create/save/print documents, input data.