ED Patient Care Tech I

Brown University Health Services • Newport, RI

295d

About The Position

The ED Patient Care Tech I reports to the Clinical Manager and works under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff to assist in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families from arrival to departure. This role involves performing a variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the healthcare team.

Requirements

• High school graduate or its equivalent preferred.
• Entry level credentialing of secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
• Current Rhode Island registration as a Nursing Assistant.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health.
• Effective interpersonal communications skills.
• Able to multi-task to perform a variety of complex duties.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Read, write legibly, and speak English.
• Basic knowledge of the hospital’s patient care delivery orientation program.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse to set priorities and organize work.
• Communicates all pertinent observations to the responsible Registered Nurse.
• Administers direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Reports abnormal findings to the RN.
• Performs selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Collects tests, records, and reports of selected specimen data. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.
• Sets up cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring runs 12 lead electrocardiograms (EKGs). Reports findings to Registered Nurse.
• Utilizes side rails, restraints, and assistive devices when available and necessary.
• Records selected treatments and procedures for which she/he is responsible.
• Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to established hospital standards.
• Serves as an active patient/family advocate.
• Supports and reinforces teaching done by the Registered Nurse.
• Performs other duties within scope of care as assigned.
• Demonstrates adherence to universal precautions, safety programs, and other infection control measures.
• Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
• Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
• Maintains an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
• Exercises proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the appropriate person.
• Utilizes side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of Newport Hospital.
• Adheres to constant observation protocols as assigned.
• Exhibits appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
• Organizes and prioritizes workload based on patient unit/clinic needs.
• Copies charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to hospital guidelines.
• Files and scans report in charts accurately and maintains medical record.
• Faxes chart documents for admitted patients to appropriate unit.
• Answers phones and intercom using phone and intercom etiquette and notifies appropriate staff.
• Utilizes hospital computer systems accurately to execute orders, retrieve data, and generate reports.
• Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
• Arranges for necessary equipment delivery as needed.
• Follows up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents in the computer including any patient specific need such as 'NPO' status.
• Orders office and clinical supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks equipment and supplies.
• Faxes completed 'Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information' form to other health care providers.
• Takes responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and accessing the Net Learning website.
• Meets and maintains competencies measured by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
• Pages physicians and others via the hospital page system, computer alpha paging, and the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
• Coordinates Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Faxes to Home Care Services when indicated.
• Obtains copies of medical records as indicated.
• Understands and can perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED