Job detail

Patient Care Tech - Full Time - 6a-6p

Crisp Regional Health Services

#Licensed Nurse Supervision #Interdisciplinary Team #BLS #Medical Terminology #Patient Monitoring #Performance Improvement #Infection Control #Specimen Collection

Quick overview

The Patient Care Technician provides culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate basic patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include direct support to nursing staff, operating medical equipment, collecting specimens, assisting patients with basic needs, and performing EKG readings.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED, with no required prior work experience, although venipuncture and EKG experience is preferred. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory, or it must be obtained during the orientation period.

high schoolInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareMedical TerminologyInfection ControlPerformance ImprovementSpecimen CollectionClerical SupportMedical Equipment OperationSafety MonitoringEKG Readings

Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director and the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care. The Patient Care Technician works under close supervision of a licensed nurse and performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs of patients.

Basic Qualifications

Education

Requires a high school diploma in General Studies or a GED state certification.

Experience

No required work-related experience. Experience with venipuncture and obtaining EKGs preferred.

Licensure, Registrations & Certifications

Requires and maintains a certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS). (If BLS certification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within the orientation period.)

Essential Job Responsibilities

Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and staff from other departments of the organization.
Provides direct support to the nursing staff and providers and follows the departmental Director’s and licensed nursing staff’s instructions and directions in the delivery of quality patient care.
Alerts the medical staff to any changes in the patient’s condition.
Operates medical equipment safely, such as but not limited to automatic blood pressure machines, cardiac monitors, glucometers, blanket warmers, and tele consult carts.
Collects and transports patient specimens for laboratory analysis as directed.
Assists patients with basic care needs, such as but not limited to feeding, positioning, basic hygiene, and oral care.
Obtaining EKG readings on patients and communicating with providers.
Providing one on one safety monitoring and precautions for behavioral health or psychiatric patients.
Complies with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
Maintains and expands knowledge of medical terminology.
Provides basic clerical support as requested.
Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff members as well as patients, families, and visitors.

Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates performance improvement standards into work-related activities.
Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.

Performs other related job duties as assigned.