Patient Care Tech (PRN)

Exceptional Healthcare Inc.•Prescott, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Tech provides technical support for providers and nurses in the facility. Due to being a smaller facility, it is expected that the tech helps all units when needed for patient care. The purpose of this position is to assist and support nursing and medical staff in performing patient care, environmental tasks, stock supplies, and check equipment to ensure patient-focused, cost-effective, and operational departments. The Tech will also be responsible for assisting nurses and medical staff with appropriate skills within their scopes of practice, including procedures, tray set ups, lab draws, EKGs, splinting, ADLs, and obtaining vital signs, height, and weight. All patient care is performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or licensed provider. This position does not include advanced technical skills. Peripheral IV insertion and independent venipuncture/phlebotomy are strictly prohibited in this role.

Requirements

MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATION IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: Paramedic, EMT, CNA.
Current BLS certification required.
Working weekends and holidays are a required part of working in inpatient bedside healthcare.
Must wear radio as part of uniform.

Nice To Haves

Certification or licensure as a CNA, LNA, or equivalent preferred.
2 years of experience in inpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for providers and nurses.
Help all units when needed for patient care.
Assist and support nursing and medical staff in performing patient care, environmental tasks, stock supplies, and checking equipment.
Assist nurses and medical staff with appropriate skills within their scopes of practice (procedures, tray set ups, lab draws, EKGs, splinting, ADLs, obtaining VS/ height and weight, etc).
Treat all patients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Have open communication between all departments and cultivate a team environment.
Listen to all points of view when problem solving and collaborate as a team.
Follow all hospital/department policies and procedures.
Complete annual compliance before the deadline.
Follow appropriate chain of command when addressing any hospital or department issues.
Arrive to work with enough time to conduct the appropriate change of shift functions without unapproved OT.
Request all time off in the appropriate manner and before the schedule is published.
Use company equipment, supplies, and time only for company activities.
Assist the nurses and providers in providing technical care of the patients by: documenting vital signs based on ESI level time increments or when asked, performing phlebotomy and IV starts (based on certs), performing EKGs, transporting patients, placing patients on cardiac monitors, performing point of care testing, performing wound care, obtaining lab specimens, splinting, and documenting all care/procedures provided.
Obtain lab specimens as ordered.
Assist providers with physical exams, diagnostics, and therapeutic procedures.
Apply a variety of orthopedic splints and fit patients for crutches/walkers.
Ensure that the patient care areas, utility rooms, supply rooms, and equipment are clean and maintained.
Clean equipment and workspace (including patient rooms, restrooms if needed, waiting room when needed, and nurses stations).
Ensure there is a sufficient amount of supplies in rooms and nurses station (linens, thermometer probes, otoscopes, VS/ cardiac monitor equipment, IV supplies, lab supplies, triage supplies, TV remotes, etc).
Perform daily duties and document in the binder at the beginning of every shift.
Perform QC and POC lab testing (glucometer/lab draws).
Perform daily checks of ABS equipment in every room at the beginning of every shift.
Maintain temperature and humidity logs in appropriate areas.
Change out sharps containers.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and refer to appropriate destination for repairs.
Perform patient care as directed by nursing or medical staff, documenting on the medical record.
Perform quality control procedures and maintain records on these checks.
Perform calibrations in compliance with manufacturers requirements.
Ensure all patient care is performed within the facilities policies & protocols.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS requirements.
Ensure all annual MedTrainers are up to date.
Stay current on new testing methods, products, and equipment.
Demonstrate the values to a team concept on a consistent basis.
Interact professionally with all department members, providers, staff, administration, and leadership.
Document correct information for compliance purposes, within ESI level.
Remain knowledgeable about appropriate testing procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and facility policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials.
Give care that demonstrates the concierge level service taught at this facility.
Go the extra mile for patients when they are in our care.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
Maintain confidentiality of patient related issues in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect.
Utilize effective communication methods and skills; must wear radio as part of uniform.
Explain/educate on all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers.
Be able to perform care in non-judgmental manners and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs.