Patient Care Tech Level 2 Float

Pomerene Hospital•Millersburg, OH

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency and hospital medical care, surgical procedures, specialized treatments, as well as physician-based services. Pomerene plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "caring for our community's health". Today, Pomerene Hospital operates as a 25-bed, independent, not-for-profit rural community hospital. As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but, all neighboring counties. An exciting career awaits you at Pomerene, we are looking for a Patient Care Tech to join our team. The primary purpose of the Patient Care Technician is to work across multiple clinical areas within the hospital including: Maternity, Operation Room, Phlebotomy and more. The assigned to float to all areas. will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, timely, effective, quality, age appropriate, culture appropriate, cost conscious and evidenced based care. The PCT provides patient care on an individualized basis, according to organizational policies and procedures. Within the level of the PCT qualifications, you may be assigned to work on other nursing units based on patient census and staffing needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED - Required

Nice To Haves

MA/STNA/Phlebotomist - Preferred
Scrub Tech experience preferred, must be willing to train

Responsibilities

ordering lab tests in CPSI
obtaining blood specimens
perform EKGs
perform bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse
vital signs
documentation of care
stocks departmental supplies
transporting specimens to the lab
transporting patients
obtains blood glucose
scrub tech for c-sections
room turnover
clerical duties: including answering phones, transportation arrangement and order entry
Moves throughout the facility as needed, appropriately assists in emergency drills and situations, and demonstrates the physical and clinical capacity to provide direct patient care and assistance with activities of daily living as described in the tasks and duties of this position.
Performs clerical/administrative/phlebotomy tasks and duties as needed.
Performs all tasks and duties within appropriate scope of practice under the direction of an RN.
Works cooperatively with unit staff, physicians, and ancillary departments.
Performs all tasks and duties of this position according to hospital and department policy and procedure.
Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values.
Actively supports and encourages Primary Support Person (PSP) / Family involvement in patient's care, with consent of patient. Encourages PSP / family members presence at the patient's bedside and participation in the patient's care. Promotes comfortable environment in which PSP / family members may stay with patient.