Patient Care Tech - Specialty Services, Per Diem
About The Position
JOB SUMMARY Provides direct patient care within an assigned unit, under the direction of a licensed nurse, and other duties as assigned. SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists in data collection including patient vital signs, weights, and finger sticks. Reports unusual occurrences to the licensed nurse. Ensures that the unit is stocked according to established par levels with all required equipment and ready to care for patients. Completes all required documentation in the EMR. Communicates in an effective and courteous manner with all co-workers, patients, visitors and providers as outlined by ERH Standards of Behavior. Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary within the scope of practice Maintains infectious control measures as ordered for contact precautions. Rooming patients (interview patients and record medical history) Prepare and clean exam rooms for patients Measure vital signs, obtain blood sugar readings Assisting providers with in-office procedures Assisting providers with paperwork and forms Answering phone calls All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- NYS Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, with a minimum experience of one year in a hospital setting preferred
- High School or equivalent.
- BLS certification required
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with care givers, other employees and the general public.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow detailed verbal, written and illustrated instructions.
- Effectively operate various office equipment including copier, fax machine, computer and phone system.
- Ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations
- Must possess effective communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in Associates in Nursing Program or other medical related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists in data collection including patient vital signs, weights, and finger sticks.
- Reports unusual occurrences to the licensed nurse.
- Ensures that the unit is stocked according to established par levels with all required equipment and ready to care for patients.
- Completes all required documentation in the EMR.
- Communicates in an effective and courteous manner with all co-workers, patients, visitors and providers as outlined by ERH Standards of Behavior.
- Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary within the scope of practice
- Maintains infectious control measures as ordered for contact precautions.
- Rooming patients (interview patients and record medical history)
- Prepare and clean exam rooms for patients
- Measure vital signs, obtain blood sugar readings
- Assisting providers with in-office procedures
- Assisting providers with paperwork and forms
- Answering phone calls
Benefits
- 403b
- Sick Time
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
