Key responsibilities:
- Monitor and maintain the equipment in the ICU: This includes checking and ensuring all machines in the ICU are functioning properly to provide the necessary support for patients.
- Assist healthcare professionals in patient care: Help nurses and doctors with tasks such as taking vital signs, turning patients, and providing basic patient care.
- Transport patients safely: Move patients to different areas of the hospital or for medical procedures while ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the ICU: Keep the ICU clean and organized to prevent infections and ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.
Required skills and expectations:
- Excellent attention to detail: Ability to notice small changes in patients' conditions or equipment and report them promptly.
- Strong communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Physical fitness: Must be able to lift and move patients, stand for long periods, and perform physical tasks as required.
- Ability to work under pressure: Must be able to handle stressful situations and make quick decisions in emergency situations.
- Basic medical knowledge: Understanding of medical terminology, equipment, and procedures used in the ICU setting.