Curry Health Network
Location
Gold Beach, Oregon
The Patient Care Technician assists nursing staff by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and helping with activities of daily living. They are also responsible for maintaining a safe environment and documenting patient status accurately in medical records.
Candidates should have at least one year of experience as a CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant and must hold a valid AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Oregon certification as a CNA, EMT, or MA is required within 14 months of hire.
The Patient Care Tech assists with the functions of the Nursing Unit to which they are assigned. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to CHN patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse. Scope is limited to their competency list and may vary slightly by unit.
Provides basic nursing care to patients within the PCT scope as defined by competency. Includes actions that meet the patient's psychosocial needs, physical needs, and communication needs.
Effectively communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric, and general patient population.
Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of patient. Assists with patient transfers, activities of daily living, assistance with nutrition, measuring intake and output, collecting vital signs, point of care tests to the extent of competency. Documents all care appropriately and accurately in medical record. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities. Demonstrates Shared Values with all inter-personal communication.
Attends at least 80% of in-service education programs, to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc. Maintains at least 80% attendance to unit staff meetings. Treats patient and families with respect and dignity.
Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department and in support of Curry Health Network's Mission, Vision and Shared Values.
We serve with compassion and understanding.
We are one team – each one of us makes a difference.
We promote learning.
We live by honesty, trust, and doing the right thing by our organizational values.
Minimum job requirements: Education & Experience
At least 1 year experience as CNA, EMT, or Medical Assistant preferred.
Valid Oregon Certification as CNA, EMT or MA required within 14 months of hire.
Valid AHA Healthcare Provider BLS Certification required.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Compassion and a desire to help patients.
Attention to detail, observing and accurately reporting the patient's issues and findings to the responsible RN.
Skill and ability to provide care to the extent defined by PCT competency. Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people in close situations, using excellent communication and listening skills.
Strength and stamina to lift clients and provide necessary care.
Documentation skills to accurately and appropriately capture the observations noted and treatment provided.
None of the time: Taste or Smell
Up to 1/3 of the time: Sit, Push/Pull, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: Walk and Reach with Hands & Arms
Up 2/3 of the time and more: Stand, Talk or Hear, Use Hands
None of the time: up to or more than 100 pounds
Up to 1/3 of the time: up to 50 pounds
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement
Up to 2/3 of the time and more: no requirement
Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
None of the time: Extreme heat/cold; Wet/humid; fumes/airborne particles; work with explosives; vibration; outdoor weather
Up to 1/3 of the time: Toxic or caustic chemicals; Risk of electrical shock; Risk of radiation
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: no requirement
very quiet to moderate noise.
ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient call and instructions.
From 1 – 2 hours per day: foot control
From 3 – 4 hours per day: grasping: firm/heavy
From 5 – 6 hours per day: grasping: simple/light
From 7+ hours per day: hands
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time to meet the needs of the organization.
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