Performs semiskilled or skilled tasks related to the diagnosis or treatment of residents or patients in a state hospital, institution, intermediate care facility (ICF) or community health facility.
Operates and maintains medical equipment such as pharmaceutical equipment, respiratory therapy equipment, physical therapy equipment, vision testing equipment, electrocardiograph equipment, or telemetry monitors. Prepares patients for operations by scrubbing, shaving, disinfecting, and draping the surgical area. Performs basic and intermediate nursing skills, such as measuring temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, irrigating wounds, and measuring central venous pressure. Operates and monitors telemetry equipment. Assists team members in the diagnosis and treatment of the mentally ill. Assists with the treatment of patients requiring occupational, physical, speech, or hearing therapy. Assists with the treatment of outpatients in a correctional infirmary or hospital. Operates a mobile eye screening unit.
Knowledge of the procedures, equipment, and techniques used in the assigned position. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, or pharmacology as appropriate for the area of employment. Skill in operating and maintaining various kinds of equipment such as, respiratory therapy equipment, physical therapy equipment, adaptive and/or mobility equipment, vision testing equipment, audiometric testing equipment, electrocardiograph equipment, or telemetry monitors. Skill in driving a modified recreational vehicle. Ability to read, write and follow detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to perform arithmetic. Ability to control the distribution of supplies, materials, and equipment, and maintain inventory records. Ability to pay attention to detail, maintain high levels of concentration, work under pressure, and meet deadlines. Ability to perform precision tasks requiring good eye/hand coordination. Ability to train subordinate personnel. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to utilize a computer. Ability to perform manual lifts to/from beds, mobility equipment, and/or physical therapy related surfaces. Ability to provide support for assisted walking.
Some positions require completion of a formal surgical/medical technician training program. Some positions require annual CPR certification. Some positions require a driver's license.
A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area.