Job Description

The Advanced, MST II is responsible for assisting the provider and staff in clinical and administrative functions to provide safe, efficient, and therapeutic patient care.



Responsible for the provision of patient care services and patient safety + Performs technical skills per standards as assigned/delegated such as lab tests ordered by the provider
+ Proactively participates in implementing patient care
+ Schedules patients for treatments, procedures, and/or tests per standards
+ Follows safety rules in all areas of patient care and ensures safe patient environment
+ Maintains patient data and records
+ Performs additional specialized job duties as specified by unit/department
+ Obtains vitals, chief complaint, and current history for each patient and prepares them for exam
+ Assists provider during minor procedures as requested
Communicates patient and family health care needs to the appropriate health care provider + Reports significant events and information timely to appropriate team members
+ Assists with planning by sharing input from patient and family with appropriate team members
+ Answers telephone and messages appropriately and timely delivering information to appropriate team members
Maintains supplies and equipment of the assigned area + Ensures all patient care and unit equipment are in proper working order
+ Maintains adequate inventory of supplies
+ Facilitates maintenance of specialty equipment
Participates as a member of the team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction + Provides assistance to team members as requested or required
+ Participates on committees/councils and performance improvement activities as requested/required including unit meetings and education
+ Regular and timely attendance is required for this job
+ Successful completion of probation and annual skills/competency requirements
Practices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries + Maintains expertise in the area
+ Serves as a role model by demonstrating positive team based behaviors
+ Shows commitment to personal and professional growth through the pursuit of advanced knowledge and skills
+ Safeguards confidential information
+ Performance of duties will be in compliance with all laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested + Contributes to the daily operations of the department by performing other roles as needed
+ Completes additional training to perform specialized duties or projects as assigned


Education:


High School or GED; Vocational/Technical Diploma
Experience:


1 year as a multi-skilled technician, nursing assistant, or similar role
Skills:


Effective oral and written communication skills Skilled in basic MST job duties * Proficiency in computer operations and keyboarding