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Position Title :

CTA - Care Team Associate - Post Trauma - Full-Time - Days or Nights

Department : Ortho / Trauma Unit

Job Description :

General Description :

Under direct supervision, will utilize medical and technical skills to provide patient care.

Essential Responsibilities :

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care.
• Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN.
• Takes / records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Assists the nurse with obtaining / setting up supplies for procedure.
• Participates in quality checks to decrease Hospital Acquired Conditions.
• Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN.
• Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor.
• Collects the following specimens for analysis and transport : blood specimen via venipuncture or vacutainer, sputum samples, urine, wound cultures, etc.
• Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and / or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned. Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches.
• Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning.
• Administers tube feedings to patients.
• Takes emergency actions as required.
• Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient.
• When assigned to one patient, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone.

General Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : None

Experience : None

License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s) Required : Current AUA License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of medical practices, procedures, and standards. Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care. Basic knowledge of computer systems and good interpersonal skills.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.