Technician-Patient Care - Med/Surg 8T

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