Patient Care Technician - Cath Lab/IR - PRN

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician functions under the direction of, and is assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care interventions, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. The role is responsible for providing a safe environment for assigned patients, completing assigned work, monitoring patients for changes in condition and reporting those changes to the RN, documenting completed work, and documenting and reporting any pertinent observations as a result of interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient-centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Clinical questions should be referred to the provider or nurse.

Requirements

Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Or an active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications.
First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.
Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Knowledge of the correct set up for Oxygen delivery and safety, and vital sign monitors necessary for patient care during transport. (Required proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Experience in an office or clinic setting.

Responsibilities

Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
Communicates pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
Promotes infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
Provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and reports any changes to assigned nurse.
Coordinates patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions. Performs age-specific EKGs, in OP Clinic and Cath Lab & IR. Schedules patient appointments.
Meets the needs of any patient in the department.
Applies proper techniques with simple dressing changes. Maintains and follows proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes.
Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained.
Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities. Attends staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.
Assists the Cath Lab & IR team with turnover between procedures and follows the proper procedure for sterile technique upon opening sterile packs and items designated by the RN and Technologist.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.