Patient Care Tech OB, PRN As Needed

CAMERON HEALTH•Angola, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This dual role position will be trained in both essential job functions/responsibilities for flexibility to meet department needs as directed by the RN. Unit secretary assists with the clerical and administrative duties. Patient care technician assists with patient care and department activities as directed by the RN. Employees are expected to have knowledge of, promote, and support Cameron’s Guiding Principles and Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified in BLS within one month of hire date.
Excellent communication skills
Strong patient relations skills
Active CPR / BLS Certification is required within the first 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a patient care tech and/or unit secretary preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting patients with the activities of daily life
Using unit equipment for care, i.e. scales, beds, patient lifts, Vital Sign Monitors.
Collecting blood specimens if specifically trained in department assigned
Inputting information into patient electronic medical records
Informing RN supervisor of abnormal patient assessments.
Assisting with daily activities: patient bathing, dressing, eating, walking, and toileting
Participating in monitoring that patient safety processes are in place
Exhibits skills necessary to care for child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients including but not limited to CPR techniques and activities of daily living (ADL).
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development for child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Assists with clerical and administrative duties.
Assists with patient care and department activities as directed by the RN.