TCALC PCT - Part Time - Variable Shifts

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Patient Care Technician is a student enrolled in the Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers (TCALC) program. The students is a member of the care delivery team functioning under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse. The student is responsible for providing a safe environment for their assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work they complete; and to be an active participant in the learning process.

Requirements

Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
Required or A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Required
Experience in an office or clinic setting.
Preferred
Ability to learn, receive instruction and take constructive feedback. (Required proficiency)
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)
Certified Nurse Aide - KDADS
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.
Active certification to practice in Kansas as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

Responsibilities

Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures, following prescribed workflows.
Assist providers with examinations and procedures.
Assist with referrals, prior-authorizations, and benefit investigations.
Retrieve voice mail messages, record, and route to licensed staff.
Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms.
Prepares and maintains patient’s medical record and charges while in the department, ensuring confidentiality of all patient information.
Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions.
Schedule patient appointments.
Actively engages in educational and orientation activities. This includes a week-long general hospital orientation and up to a 6-week department orientation to determine student/job fit, assess student skills, and establish the student’s desire to work within an assigned department.
Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock.
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.
Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned