ACUTE CARE TECH at Forrest General Hospital – Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Job Summary:

The Acute Care Technician performs under the direct supervision of the RN and is delegated tasks to achieve quality patient care. He/she is involved in the implementation phase of the nursing process and is organizationally accountable to the Patient Care Manager. The ACT will also perform other job duties as assigned. The ACT will maintain a current BLS certification.

Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide technical care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to collect and document data and relays appropriate data to nurse.
• Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and provides care.
• Maintains own clinical skills staying current in skills and equipment in specific children and adult nursing area including but not limited to: pediatric trauma care, infant/children security, family centered care and baby friendly initiative.
• Demonstrates skills to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Embraces and practices We CARE philosophy in all aspects of patient, visitor, co-worker, employee and non-employee care.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

High School Diploma/GED required and completion of an approved Nurse Aide training course required. Successful completion of Acute Care Technician course at FGH during clinical orientation required.

Work Experience:

Prior experience working as a Nurse Aide preferred.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• None

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities and function under stress.