PRM Patient Care Technician, Telemetry, Per Diem, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The PRM Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, supports delivery of a single standard of care for a group of patients. The role assists with patients’ hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination, and comfort needs. The position is based at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s WW 7 Telemetry unit in Miami, Florida, and is per diem. Day shifts run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a minimum of four shifts per month.

Requirements

Completion of an approved nursing assistant training program.
Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program.
New hires after 08/09/2020 must have a Certified Nursing Assistant License; employees hired into the classification before that date are grandfathered in.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least six months of validity.
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of CNA experience.

Responsibilities

Uses a systematic process to provide or modify care and patient/family education.
Assists the health care team with simple procedures, prepares supplies and equipment, provides patient/family support, assists with positioning patients, and sets up or removes equipment.
Performs generalized patient care tasks, including taking vital signs, feeding, mobility assistance, IV line and drainage care, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, bed making, and linen changes.
Uses specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care, such as spirometers and restraints.
Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas, and stretchers between patient use.
Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed.
Cleans the assigned clinic area after patient treatment at the end of the day, according to departmental procedures.
Takes and picks up food orders for patient kitchen evaluation.
Assists in fabricating adaptive and assistive equipment, such as washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, and straps.
Keeps the storage closet organized and stocked.
Assists with office duties as needed, including answering phones and taking messages.
Follows and performs unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed on the unit-specific competency checklist.
Uses job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.