The Intensive Care Unit technician (ICU Tech) position is part of the healthcare team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The ICU tech performs tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as directed by the department nurse manager. The ICU tech will provide assistance in the maintenance of supplies pertaining to the ICU, and will assist with quality assurance activities for the ICU. This individual has the ability to communicate data reflective of the patients’ status and delegated tasks to the RN or LIP in charge of patient carre. The ICU tech assists the patient, patients’ families, visitors, nursing staff, and other support staff to assure the delivery of quality care in a safe and comfortable environment. ICU Techs contribute to the success of the department and support of team members.

Description of Unit and Scope of Care:
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit consists of 46 beds. The NICU cares for critically ill neonatal patients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Patient Care

• Observes all infection prevention guidelines.
• Provides for safety; bed in low position, side rails, items within reach, identified hazards and assistance.
• Provides and maintain needed comfort measures e.g. blankets, pillows, holding, etc.
• Greets visitors and family members, and provides information within unit defined standards.
• Assists RN with patient transports patient to various locations within the hospital.
• Assists RNs, providerss, and other health care team members as needed.
• Assists with ADLs (diaper changes and eneteral feedings of stable neonates)
• Assist with feeding patients with stable neonates
• Empty foley bags and changes suction canisters
• Assist with bathing patients

Patient Care: RN Delegated duties:

• Capillary Blood Glucose (CBG)
• Repositioning/Mobility: Under supervision of the RN, assists with safe patient mobilization using aids, as directed, for safety and notifies the nurse of additional needs. Performs or assists with proper and safe patient lifts, transfers, turns and positioning. Assures patient maintains good body alignment, comfort, range of motion (ROM), and support.
• 12 lead ECG
• Assists with hygiene needs as directed by the RN

Indirect care:

• Maintains the patient care area.
• Cleans equipment and area in conjunction with environmental services.
• Keeps dirty utility rooms clean and free of debris and excess supplies.
• Distributes linen and supplies.
• Transports specimens, equipment and medications.
• Answer phones with multiple lines; transfer calls
• Maintains awareness of equipment operation and reports broken or missing equipment per OHSU standards.
• Orders supplies as necessary.
• Restock gloves.
• Stocks patient areas and carts as needed or as directed.
• Order equipment: inventory equipment and supplies.

Quality:

• Assists Departmental Leadership in their efforts to monitor and evaluate applicable standards.
• Maintains quality assurance around Point of Care Testing.
• Maintains current knowledge of departmental benchmarks and initiatives; works toward continuous process and system improvement.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.

Customer Service:

• Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Handles workload and customer queries with patience and empathy, does
  not let work pressure reflect on how our customers are treated.
• Treats customers with courtesy and respect.
• Contributes to a professional work environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year recent experience (within the past 5 years) providing patient care in an ICU or similar setting. 
• 12-lead EKG placement through EKG dept.
• CBG QC compliance through POC dept.
• EEG placement through EEG dept.
• BLS/CPR upon hire

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• Associate degree

Requires prioritization of multiple projects, activities, and assignments. Frequent interruptions in an evironment of frequent change and fluctuations. May be exposed to excessive auditory and visual stimulation. May be exposed to body fluids, tissue, possible radiation exposure, and infectious processes. Subject to computer work for several hours, as needed. Able to utilize office equipment within work area.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.