Technician-Patient Care

Overview

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.Responsibilities

Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devicesPerforms basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient roomsMaintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundingsSupports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointmentsPromotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4PsPromotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with mealsTransports non-monitored patientsAssists RN with monitored and/or intubated transportsPerforms other duties as assignedSpecifications

Experience

Minimum Required

1 year recent (within past 6 months) experiencePreferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalentPreferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIREPreferred/Desired