Patient Care Technician - Full-Time 7p-7a ER

Kingman Hospital, Inc.•Kingman, AZ

25d

About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Work under the direction of the Physician and RN to provide care to patients in compliance with hospital standards and regulations. Responsible for providing direct patient care services and procedures. In addition to providing the same duties as a CNA/LNA, they will also draw blood, administer IVs, perform EKG readings and monitor vital signs and prepare treatment rooms for examination. Assess patient needs, and implement interventions based on assessment data. Strive to provide excellent patient care with compassion, discretion, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergent situations, the ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and supervisors

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Position uses problem solving skills and ability to effectively communication with patients, patients families, interdisciplinary and ancillary departments within the organization.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

Performs a rapid appraisal of a patient's immediate stability and respond as necessary to insure the well-being of the patient as necessary.
Transport patients to other departments on monitors, as appropriate and requested.
Assists RN's and Physicians with physical exams, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and irrigation; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
Document all care/procedures provided.
Recognizes work priorities and responds; accordingly, anticipating the needs of the department.
After training and where state statue permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder catheterization and removal.
Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies environmental services (EVS), maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.

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