Support Services Technician-Evenings, Medical Surgical

The Support Services Technician provides the nursing departments with necessary resources as needed from appropriate hospital departments to insure quality patient care, including but not limited to medical records, central supply, equipment etc. Performs basic nursing skills as needed following established policies and procedures of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center under the direction of the unit designee, including but not limited to assisting the nursing staff with admission and discharge of patients, assisting with patient hygiene, collection, labeling and transportation of specimens.

Obtains and transports medications to the nursing units as required.

Provides patient transports as required.

Requirements:

LNA, EMT

Certified, Medical Assistant or have sufficient education through prior clinical experience in a medical setting preferred. Prior clinical job experience in a medical setting preferred. Ability to obtain a valid Vermont State Licensed Nursing Assistant License, EMT Certification, or Medical Assistant or have sufficient education through prior clinical experience in a medical setting. Health Care provider BLS certification within 90 days of hire.