HEALTHCARE TECH; PRN

Bothwell Regional Health Center•Sedalia, MO

2d•$15 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Healthcare Technician must possess the skills and knowledge to provide population-specific care. They will assist with data collection for objective assessments, identify patient needs and requirements, and report to the charge nurse/team leader. The role involves coordinating with the healthcare team to transport patients to various locations for medical tests, X-rays, scans, and surgery. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate, or equivalent, preferred.
Completion of Health Care Technician course at BRHC upon hire.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required/ or attend first offered BLS class upon hire to obtain certification.
Experience as nurse aide or orderly preferred.
On-the-job training will be provided.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Responsibilities

Ensure self-compliance with regulatory and government standards of care.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform direct personal care of the patient.
Hold self-accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient care in his/her work area and throughout hospital.
Organize care and prioritize it by communicating and collaborating with others for a multidisciplinary approach to provide a continuity of care.
Ensure the satisfactory completion of personal care for patient and family.
Transports patients safely to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner.
Assists and positions patients in and out of beds, chairs, and vehicles to prepare for transport. Assist with patient robing and disrobing.
Transports medical equipment, supplies and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas.
Clean rooms and equipment as requested.
Round in patient reception areas, update patients of wait times, offer warm blankets, etc.
Comfort patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrate caring and cultural sensitivity.
Provide support as a Nurse Assistant and Constant Observer as needed.
Other duties as assigned.