Vascular Surgery

St. Matthews area

Full Time/First Shift

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collect data through physical assessment.

• Perform EKG's, venipunctures, pulmonary function testing, intravenous infusion and other lab procedures and treatments with accuracy.

• Accurately obtain vital signs and record patient data in an accurate, legal and appropriate manner.

• Application of splints, braces and wound dressings in correct manner.

• Administer medications per physician order.

• Assist physician with exams/procedures.

• Room/equipment/instrument set-up, cleaning, practice good infection control, order supplies and restock as necessary.

• Report maintenance needs to manager.

• Respect/promote patient rights, maintain confidentiality, and exhibit friendly/helpful behaviors.

• Respond to emergencies in appropriate manner and according to policy.

• Follow all OSHA and departmental policies; perform quality control, record data as necessary.

• All departmental/staff/operational problems reported to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.

• Clerical duties may include scheduling, answering phone, filing, copying, completing forms/referrals/precerts, obtaining demographic information, updating charts, assuring fee tickets reflect services perform.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience Required

• Graduation from an accredited RN program.

• BCLS Certification required.

• Sterile technique and medication management required.

• Minimum two years of direct patient care experience preferred.

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