Serves as a support member of the nursing team. The incumbent will perform duties under the direction of the RN's and is an assistant to the physician, mid-level provider or nurse when professional skills of a physician, mid-level provider or nurse are not required. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Health Technician Total Compensation | Pay (ihs.gov) Complete tasks that are of a clerical and technical support to the Medical and Nursing Staff. Trained and assists with the registration and discharge process of patients admitted to the inpatient nursing unit. Explains procedures and instructions for visit, provides informal and basic health education to patients and families. Answers phones, screens calls and forwards to appropriate staff. Stocks supplies in exam rooms and cleans exam rooms between patients to ensure availability. Monitors supplies and notifies the Charge Nurse and/or nurse supervisor of supply needs. Assists in emergency situations, including CPR and other lifesaving maneuvers. May collect sample data from charts for QA studies and assists with performance improvement activities. Obtain BLS within 6 months of hire and maintain current CLS certification and other skills necessary for competence.
There are no education requirements.
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