Technician-Patient Care

Baptist•Columbus, MS

About The Position

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing while preserving and protecting patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent experience, within the past 6 months.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
CNA program/certification, AEMT/Paramedic licensure or certification, or MA program/certification.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
Performs patient care tasks under RN direction, including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, and venous compression devices.
Performs basic patient care services under RN direction, including measuring height and actual weight, tracking intake and output, retrieving equipment and supplies, and stocking patient rooms.
Maintains a conducive patient environment, including keeping rooms clutter-free, removing linen and trash, and maintaining quiet surroundings.
Supports patient and family communication needs by answering call lights, orienting new patients to their rooms, and assisting with discharge appointments.
Promotes safety by assisting with patient mobility and conducting safety rounds/4Ps.
Promotes comfort by providing water, ice, cups, pillows, and blankets, and assisting with meals.
Transports non-monitored patients.
Assists the RN with monitored and/or intubated transports.
Performs other duties as assigned.