Job Title:  ICU Medical/Surgical Tech                                                     Department:  Intensive Care Unit

Reports to: Director of Intensive Care Unit                                          Revision Date: 10/10/23

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the ICU Clinical Director, or their designee, perform various duties assisting in the care and treatment of Intensive Care Unit patients, their families, and visitors.

Duties/Responsibilities:

As an ICU Technician your main job focus is to assist the nurses and providers in the care of our patients by preforming the following duties:

• Assisting patients with activities of daily living
• Assisting with turning and repositioning
• Obtaining blood glucoses
• Assist in maintaining patient safety
• Restocking and maintaining supplies
• Answering phones and directing phone calls
• Effectively interacting and communicating with patients, families, and staff
• Printing needed paperwork and maintain patient’s charts
• Transporting patient to different areas of the hospital
• Prepare reports and statistics as assigned
• Preforming CPR as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities (Unit Specific):

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices preferred.
• Proficient in typing and basic computer knowledge required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi task.
• Abie to prioritize tasks in a fast pace environment. 

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous patient care experience strongly preferred. 
• Current CPR preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. 
• Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting up to fifty (50) pounds,
• Assist with weights of more than one-hundred (100) pounds, fine motor skills, visual acuity.

Pay Range:  $16.65-$19.98/hr

Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.

The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community.  The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Oswego Health is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related matters, without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race), creed, color, religion, sex/gender, national origin, age, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, citizenship status, ancestry, arrest/conviction record, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, reproductive health decision making, relationship or association with a member of a protected category, or any other legally protected characteristic.  Decisions affecting your position including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, tuition assistance, leaves of absence, disciplinary action, layoff/recall, and terminations will be made in accordance with this policy.