Technician-Patient Care MedSurg 7T

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 devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights intake & output retrieval of equipment & supplies stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms removing linen/trash from rooms quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights orienting new patients to the room assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water ice cups pillows blankets assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma GED or equivalent

Preferred/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 HIRE

Preferred/Desired