Medical Surgical Tech, NIGHTS, Cheraw at McLeod Health in Cheraw, SC

Medical Surgical Tech, NIGHTS, Cheraw

Location: Cheraw, SC, United States

Essential Functions

1. Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population indicated above and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment, and care of the specific age group(s).
2. Initiates and maintains the hygiene/cleanliness of the patients, the patient’s environment, and the unit environment.
3. Understand and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications such as (large volume IV’s, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
4. Performs or assists with performing nutritional/hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H2O or snacks).
5. Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
6. Collects and records patient related data through performance of direct care tasks.
7. Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Education

• Successful completion of a nursing assistant program or 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
• High School diploma preferred/Equivalent from an accredited school
• Must have a State CNA certification

Work Schedule

• Full-time, 72 hours bi-weekly, NIGHTS, 7P-7A

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.