Patient Care Technician I, Full Time, Pediatric Pulmonology, Morristown
About The Position
Provides direct patient care under the direction of the physician/APN/RN/LPN when performing clinical tasks. The PCT rooms patients, obtains vital signs, performs EKGs, phlebotomy and Point of Care testing. Maintains a safe, clean environment, supports equipment care and collaborates with team members to ensure quality care. Description for Internal Candidates • Supports practitioners in providing direct patient care. • Rooms and prepares patients for examination and treatment. • Takes patients brief history and vital signs, documents timely in EHR. • Maintains efficient patient flow and keeps patients informed of any delays. • Performs routine medical testing: EKG’s, Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing. • Monitors the patient’s condition, recognizes abnormal vital signs, and promptly reports changes to the practitioner. • Participates in daily huddles. • Determines priorities of care and demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient needs while completing assignments. • Completes all assignments unless otherwise directed by manager/clinical supervisor/lead. • Works as a team member in meeting the unit needs. • Seeks approval for reprioritization of more complex events deviating from original assignment. • Performs activities as needed without supervision. • Cleans, stocks and sets up rooms for arriving patients. • Checks for appropriate patient IDs including falls and allergies. Ensures patient exam rooms are neat and clean. • Provides emotional support by observing and responding to the emotional needs of the patient and their support network. • Maintains log of all equipment sent to Clinical Engineering for repair. • Reports all lost or equipment unable to be repaired to practice manager. • Keeps equipment clean and charged. • Adheres to OSHA, Joint Commission, Board of Health and AH standards. Observes and maintains isolation precautions. • Follows hand washing protocol. Maintains a clean and clutter free work environment. • Uses and stores equipment properly. • Must work in a fast-paced environment with positive customer service skills
Responsibilities
- Supports practitioners in providing direct patient care.
- Rooms and prepares patients for examination and treatment.
- Takes patients brief history and vital signs, documents timely in EHR.
- Maintains efficient patient flow and keeps patients informed of any delays.
- Performs routine medical testing: EKG’s, Phlebotomy and Point of Care Testing.
- Monitors the patient’s condition, recognizes abnormal vital signs, and promptly reports changes to the practitioner.
- Participates in daily huddles.
- Determines priorities of care and demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient needs while completing assignments.
- Completes all assignments unless otherwise directed by manager/clinical supervisor/lead.
- Works as a team member in meeting the unit needs.
- Seeks approval for reprioritization of more complex events deviating from original assignment.
- Performs activities as needed without supervision.
- Cleans, stocks and sets up rooms for arriving patients.
- Checks for appropriate patient IDs including falls and allergies. Ensures patient exam rooms are neat and clean.
- Provides emotional support by observing and responding to the emotional needs of the patient and their support network.
- Maintains log of all equipment sent to Clinical Engineering for repair.
- Reports all lost or equipment unable to be repaired to practice manager.
- Keeps equipment clean and charged.
- Adheres to OSHA, Joint Commission, Board of Health and AH standards. Observes and maintains isolation precautions.
- Follows hand washing protocol. Maintains a clean and clutter free work environment.
- Uses and stores equipment properly.
- Must work in a fast-paced environment with positive customer service skills
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
