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J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
PCU Patient Care Tech
Job Description
PCU Patient Care Tech J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital - 4.0 Southport, NC Job Details Full-time 3 days ago Qualifications BLS Certification High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Description:
Responsible for assisting registered nurses in the care of all patients in the Patient Care Unit. He/She performs or assists in the completion of all activities of daily living for patients, prepares patients for treatments, diagnostic procedures, and assists interdisciplinary health care providers as needed. He/She also assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties. He/She anticipates discharge needs of patients and communicates with the primary nurse and the charge nurse in a timely and appropriate way. He/She ensures safe and efficient care of all patients, performs tasks in a timely manner, and performs in line with the mission and vision of the facility. He/She demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior, adherence to all policies and procedures, and maintains all educational requirements of the position.Requirements:
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent Experience as a nurse aide or technician in acute care/hospital setting preferred Current/unencumbered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the State of North Carolina preferred BLS Certified Job Functions (not an exhaustive list): Keep all required education/certifications up to date Demonstrate teamwork, peer-to-peer accountability, independent problem solving, critical thinking, time management, and appropriate clinical prioritization Document and practice according to facility policy, meeting current documentation standards, metric, and quality expectations as detailed by department manager in the delivery of quality care Elevate concerns to charge nurse or nurse manager as appropriate, reporting problems through the chain of commandBenefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$44,797 / year median in North Carolina
+11% projected growth