Outpatient Health Aide - Town Center Administration

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • League City, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide technical and supportive age specific patient care support for assigned clinical area.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• Successful completion of on the job training program as an Outpatient Health Aide in a clinical environment within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists the health care team by preparing patients, chaperoning during examination/procedures and assists with patient treatments.
• Assist with patient arrival and discharge.
• Accurately performs and records tests such as acetest, clinitest, Accu-check, guaiac, protein, pH, hemocult, pregnancy test, tests using labstix, Chemstrip, and intake and output measurements; notifies nurse if difficulties arise in determining test results.
• Assists patients with activities and care as assigned by the nurse, and as indicated by the patient’s plan of care.
• Collects excretory specimens when directed.
• Identifies patients according to hospital protocol prior to specimen collection.
• Provides basic skills necessary for collection of blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques.
• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
• Documents patient care in all assigned patient records.
• Stocks rooms, carts and cabinets as assigned and/or requested.
• Reports equipment and supplies that need to be replaced or repaired.
• Communicates relevant information to appropriate health care provider.
• Identifies and communicates to nursing staff any patient needs/emergencies and any unusual patient behavior.
• Performs or assists others with aseptic techniques, isolation procedures and infection control measures.
• Practices positive customer and peer interactions.
• Participates in and supports continuous quality improvement activities at the clinic.
• Maintains patient’s privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Assists in maintaining clean equipment and supplies and a clean and safe working environment.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

What This Job Offers

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