Patient Care Technician - Infusion
About The Position
In the Patient Care Technician role, you will play a key role in the department and will be responsible for assisting in the care of hospital patients, under direction of a Registered Nurse and medical staff. Island Health is looking for an experienced Patient Care Technician for the Infusion team at our hospital in Anacortes, WA. Location: Anacortes, WA, Onsite Schedule: 2 FTE / Part Time / Days Salary: $21.12/hr - $30.75/hr Night Differential - $2.25 Evening Differential - $1.65 Weekend Differential - $1.50 For Information on Employee Benefits and SEIU Contract What you will be doing day-to-day:
Requirements
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant course of study required.
- Current Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant registration required.
- Current Basic Life Support Certification required.
- Competency with Point of Care testing.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a busy clinical setting with changing priorities preferred.
Responsibilities
- Works under direction of the lead OPD/PACU RN
- Transports patients to rooms/ treatment rooms
- Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration rates, glucose levels and food and liquid intake and output, as directed. Reports unusual finding to nurse.
- Answers call lights and bells to determine patients' needs.
- Assists patients as needed
- Changes linens, tidies and cleans patient care areas as needed.
- Cleans, stocks equipment and/or supplies and instruments.
- Maintains Supply and Inventory in stocking rooms
- Answers phone and takes messages
- Prints out and organizes/ assembles patient charts on admission, placing latest test, procedures and H&P on chart.
- Obtains previous chart records from other facilities if needed.
- Checks for completeness of patient record including consent, test results, transfer agreements, signatures, etc.
- Verifies discharge sheet against admission sheet for accuracy and return of valuables such as glasses, hearing aids and items stored in safe.
- Takes specimens to lab; directs patients/visitors.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Illness Benefit
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Vested Retirement Contribution
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Recognition Events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
