Point of Care Testing Technician - Emergency Dept - PRN
- Req #: 3828
- Address: 2139 Auburn Ave
- City, State: Cincinnati, OH
- Zip: 45219
- Type: Part time
- Shift: PRN
Job Description
To perform point of care testing on blood, urine, and stool samples as ordered and adhere to point of care testing standards set by the lab.
Responsibilities
Performs BioSite, I-Stat, Status, and Quidal Testing according to manufacturer's instruction
Uses Universal Precautions when handling blood and/or body fluid
Only accepts specimens that are properly labeled with patient's name and medical record number and time/date specimen drawn. The only time this should be deviated from is when a patient requires emergency life saving intervention prior to being able to identify the patient (example: unidentified comatose patient).
Keeps work area clean and organized. Stocks and inventories supplie
Reports any unusual occurrences immediately to Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or to the Charge Nurse on Duty
Cleans BioSite, I-Stat, and Status. Monitors/Adheres following manufactures recommendation
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
EDUCATION: High School
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Organized, responsible, detail oriented, communicates well
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform point of care testing on blood, urine, and stool samples as ordered and adhere to point of care testing standards set by the lab.
Responsibilities
Performs BioSite, I-Stat, Status, and Quidal Testing according to manufacturer's instruction
Uses Universal Precautions when handling blood and/or body fluid
Only accepts specimens that are properly labeled with patient's name and medical record number and time/date specimen drawn. The only time this should be deviated from is when a patient requires emergency life saving intervention prior to being able to identify the patient (example: unidentified comatose patient).
Keeps work area clean and organized. Stocks and inventories supplie
Reports any unusual occurrences immediately to Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or to the Charge Nurse on Duty
Cleans BioSite, I-Stat, and Status. Monitors/Adheres following manufactures recommendation
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
EDUCATION: High School
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 0
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Organized, responsible, detail oriented, communicates well
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
