SEH-PATIENT CARE TECH

General Purpose of Job:  

Provides patient   care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures   under the direction and direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, Charge   Nurse, and/or Director. 

Essential Duties:

This   job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on   a regular basis.  Caregivers may be   asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership   has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

  
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision,  values, and customer service initiatives.  Adheres to the organization’s policies        and procedures and compliance guidelines.
• Assists the nurse with  patient admissions, discharges, transfers, pre and post op care, treatments, vital signs, etc.
• May provide personal  care to includes, but not limited to, hygiene, toileting, ambulation, positioning, and feeding.
• Performs routine treatments and specimen collections which do not require a licensed  nurse or technologist. After demonstrating competency may perform  venipuncture, discontinue IV’s, perform Foley catheter care, and  discontinue a Foley catheter as delegated by the RN.
• Documents patient  interventions and reports changes in the patient condition or behavior to the nurse.
• After training and demonstrating competency may perform tasks such as splinting/splint care, and performing EKG’s
• Participates in  department specific patient rounding procedures, anticipates patient needs, responds to patient requests and documents rounds.
• Assists physicians as requested with patient positioning and examinations.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by cleaning rooms, instruments, and equipment and reporting equipment that is not functioning correctly. Prepares equipment for disinfection and sterilization, and maintains stock of patient care supplies as directed.
• Assists with clerical duties as needed such as physician orders, answering phones, and directing visitors.
• Maintains BLS certification  and completes annual and/or mandatory competencies.
• Demonstrates and promotes patient safety in the use of equipment and technology and  decreases the risk of adverse patient events/outcomes.
• Demonstrates and supports the hospital mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrates age  appropriate care and understanding of the needs of special populations  and respect for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous  environment
• Performs other duties as assigned.