Hydrotherapy Technician Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City)

Job Description

The Hydrotherapy Technician works under the general direction of the Unit Coordinator/Charge Nurse to perform nursing support care activities and also works directly with the RN assigned to perform burn and/or wound care. Is familiar with standards of practice and procedures as these apply to the role. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Is self-directed and proactive in performing a variety of tasks as indicated in his/her role and as assigned based on patient care and unit needs.

Job Responsibility

Anticipates and prepares for dressing procedures by obtaining supplies and specialty dressings, opening and setting up under clean technique prior to start of dressing
Confirms patient has received analgesia prior to start of dressing procedure
Maintains Hydrotherapy room and related equipment including
shower carts, water systems weigh scales, blanket warmer and reporting and requesting repairs as needed
Maintains stock of supplies in patient rooms, treatment areas, and medication rooms
Sanitizes and disinfects all surfaces as per standard
Performs application of topical ointments and specialty dressings
Performs mechanical debridement / wound cleansing via hydrotherapy or at bedside
Performs passive range of motion (ROM), remove, apply, and reapply splints, temporary and custom compression as directed by RN, Physical and or Occupational Therapy
Performs safe patient mobility by moving, repositioning or transferring patients using the appropriate lifting / moving techniques and equipment
Provides basic nursing skills, including but not limited to: Vital signs and pulse oximetry
ADL’s: recording intake and output
collecting urine, stool and sputum specimens
SCDs etc.
emptying drains
urinary catheters, NG tubes, and ostomies. Obtaining and documenting weights, fluid and nutritional intake, output, oral care in non-intubated patients, oral feeding, bathing, shaving, etc
Documents in O2 all tasks, I&O, percentage of meal eaten
Maintains a neat, clutter free and clean patient room and work environment. Maintains a safe patient environment to include High Fall Risk interventions as appropriate. This can include but not limited to
hourly rounds
answering call lights in person promptly for all patients on the unit, reinforcing of patient/family education regarding fall and safety precautions
Demonstrates proper hand hygiene, standard precautions and isolation principles
Caring for the patient in restraints
including ROM and fluids/toileting
reorienting confused patients
Promptly notifies RN of change in vital signs from baseline or expected result, change in mental status or condition, any breakdown in skin integrity or redness of skin, patient report of pain, any other patient needs, concerns or issues
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements

High School Graduate
1 or more years of hospital or clinic based direct patient care clinical experience in, of which 6 months includes burn and wound experience is required
or Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant (MA), or EMT experience
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice to have

Licensed Practical Nurse
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Licensed Paramedic - State Board of Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)

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