PRN PATIENT CARE TECH NIGHTS - SENIOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

17d

About The Position

At the direction and control of the Director or immediate supervision of the nursing staff, the person holding this position assists professional nursing staff by performing routine duties in care of patients.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED preferred.
One-year experience preferred.
BLS (CPR) certified.
Physical requirements include, but may not be limited to: Reaching and grasping with arms and hands
Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy
Using a keyboard to enter or transform words or data
Hearing in normal and soft tones
Ability to communicate orally, read and understand spoken and written English words and sentences
Ability to communicate with others by telephone and e-mail
Ability to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and with little direct supervision in planning and organizing workload
Ability to judge the appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances or problems.
Understanding, supporting and promoting the organizational values inherent in the philosophy of Mena Regional Health System
Performing job duties in a manner which demonstrates the values of Mena Regional Health System and its commitment to customer service
Safety Sensitive Position
Working with confidential information
Performing life-threatening procedures
Complying with Human Resources policies and procedures
Responding to the needs of departments, personnel and Medical Staff consistent with hospital policy and objectives
Practice regular and punctual attendance

Responsibilities

May assist with patient transfer, daily care, and other basic hygiene duties.
Assists with documentations on patients as necessary.
Maintains standards required by regulatory entities.
Provides one-on-one patient care to prevent harm to verifiable patients when needed.
Responsible for assisting in the admission, discharge and transport of patients.
Providing patients with emotional support.
Monitoring patients' vital signs.
Detecting changes in condition of patients and alerting licensed staff.
Alerting licensed staff when patients need assistance.
Can be assigned to all units as needs arise.
Maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
Ability to use common cleaning appliances
Knowledge of cleaning procedures and safe use of cleaning chemicals.
Assists with providing environmental services when needed.
Ability to use good judgment and work independently
Ability to handle multiple priorities and be organized
Ability to complete basic checklist within six months after the date of hire
Performs other duties as assigned
Required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis
Receives or properly obtains specimens for laboratory analysis, primarily by venipuncture but also by other means
Performs select routine laboratory tests as needed
Ensures that tests are performed accurately and efficiently
Ensures phlebotomy carts are kept clean and disinfected
Assists in keeping an appropriate inventory of supplies and restocks cart as needed
Understands relationship of proper specimen collection to patient outcome