Dermatology Technician I/Nursing Assistant Details

Dermatology Technician I/Nursing Assistant

Altru Health System - Grand Forks, ND

Employment Type : Full-Time

Truyu · Dermatology Grand Forks, ND Technical Flex - PRN (As Needed), Day shift, Flex PRN; Hours will vary Mon-Fri, 8a-5p; No Weekends

Req # 28905

Salary: $16.26-$24.38

Job Summary

The Dermatology Technician I provides support to the Dermatologist and Dermatology Nurse Practitioner during procedures and general clinic practice. The Dermatology Technician covers all scheduled Mohs dates to support the Mohs Surgeon during Mohs procedures. This position obtains lab specimens per physician order including lab draws and urine specimens. The Dermatology Tech schedules Mohs procedures and performs pre-procedure and follow-up calls to patients.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists physician and licensed nursing staff with dermatology and Mohs procedures room setup, turnover, ordering supplies, etc.

• Collects data which includes: patient’s vital signs, portions of the record, and information from the patient and/or family on the patient’s individual and educational needs.

• Completes all documentation according to standard operating procedure as delegated by the provider. Maintains and updates OSHA and CLIA records per the direction of the Histology Tech.

• Assists with involving the patient, family or caregiver into the implementation of the plan of care.

• Assists with the Mohs referral process, pre-procedure calls and post procedure follow up.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
  
  

Driving Requirements

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Category

Infrequent Driver

License, Certification & Registration

Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Nurse Aide

North Dakota Department of Health

Within 4 Months of Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Certified Dermatology Technician

Association of Certified Dermatology Technicians

Preferred

Employee Provides HR a Copy

Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association (AHA)

Within 2 Months of Start Date

Learning Management System

Education & Experience

Experience

Required/Preferred

A minimum of 6 months of related experience

Required

Knowledge & Skills

Title

Required/Preferred

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.

Required

Physical Demands

Frequency 8 Hour Shift 10 Hour Shift 12 Hour Shift
Rarely (1-4%) 1-19 min 1-24 min 1-29 min
Occasionally (5-33%) 19 min-2.6 hrs 24 min-3.3 hrs 29 min-3.9 hrs
Frequently (34-66%) 2.6-5.3 hrs 3.3-6.6 hrs 3.9-7.9 hrs
Continuously (67-100%) 5.3-8 hrs 6.6-10 hrs 7.9-12 hrs

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Frequently (34-66%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Occasionally (5-33%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Rarely (<5%)

Crawl

Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Occasionally (5-33%)

Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Continuously (>67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)

Weight Demands

Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Carry

Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Push/Pull

Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Sedentary (<10 pounds)

Working Conditions

Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Extreme Temperature

Employee Health

Functional Assessment

Hazardous Drug Exposure

Fit Testing Required

Not Applicable

No

Yes

Equal opportunity employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Altru Health System is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Individuals in all protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.