Patient Care Tech - ICU - Per Diem

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

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About The Position

The Patient Care Tech provides clinical and non-clinical support in an assigned patient care area and works with the patient care team to support patients ranging from newborns through geriatrics. The role includes venipuncture and specimen collection in accordance with Laboratory protocols, and participation in patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. The position is per diem.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Aide - PA.
• Previous patient care experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous phlebotomy experience is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous patient care experience.
• Previous phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized phlebotomy procedures, including venipuncture, skin puncture, assisting with line draws, and specimen collection.
• Transport patients and assist with trays, water pitchers, and nourishment.
• Support patient safety and satisfaction; respond promptly to call bells and make hourly rounds.
• Identify patients correctly, label specimens accurately, and follow specimen-collection policies; instruct patients in proper collection techniques.
• Report signs of abuse and equipment repair needs promptly.
• Maintain a neat and safe environment, including keeping patient rooms clean, emptying laundry, and delivering equipment.
• Assist with care for patients of all age groups under RN direction, including lifting, turning, positioning, hygiene, toileting, feeding, range-of-motion exercises, transfers, ambulation, exercise protocols, Foley catheter discontinuation, simple dressing changes, incentive spirometry supervision, surgical preparation for adult and geriatric patients, post-mortem care, and cleansing or fleet enemas for adult and geriatric patients.
• Accurately perform and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weights, intake and output, bowel movements, meals, activities of daily living, and activities.
• Collect and record urine, stool, and sputum specimens for patients of all age groups.
• Perform point-of-care testing, including glucometry, Hemocult, gastoccult, urine dipstick, urine specific gravity, and ACT; participate in and document required quality controls and Laboratory quality assurance activities.
• Complete EKGs on weekends, holidays, and off shifts.
• Complete errands in a timely manner, including delivering diet sheets, transferring beds to the operating room for assigned patients, making photocopies, and transferring blood products to and from the patient care area.
• Assist with orientation of new Patient Care Technicians.
• Use and care for equipment properly, use supplies prudently, charge supplies accurately, and use available resources appropriately.
• Show initiative in completing assigned work and accept appropriate non-routine assignments.
• Check E-cylinders and regulators; recognize emergencies and initiate appropriate actions.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Inventory and ensure disposition of patient belongings at admission, transfer, and discharge; maintain patient-care-area supply inventory.
• Maintain CPR practice and comply with hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Represent the hospital professionally and courteously to patients, families, and the health care team, with sensitivity to verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Answer telephone calls promptly and politely, identifying self, title, and department.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED