PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

(PCA)

URGENT CARE

Position Summary Under assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities in order to assist health care providers in performing various clinical and technical procedures in the patient care area. Responsibilities Complete assigned patient care tasks Accurately collect, perform and document urine pregnancy tests and quality controls associated with it. Performing one-to-one monitoring on all restrained, suicidal, combative and other high-risk patients when requested by RN or physician. Obtain vital signs and weights Insert Foley catheter aseptically. Collect, label, and accurately enter specimens obtained. Lifts, transfers, transport patients Enters work orders in computer Stocks supplies at bedside and puts supplies away prior to leaving shift Documentation in the electronic medical record Requirements Minimum requirement, high school diploma or GED. Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions Electronic medical record competency Maintain CPR certification. Work independently and professionally and treats customers and employees with respect Obtain/maintain 12 lead ECG testing proficiency Obtain/maintain phlebotomy skill. Obtain/maintain Ortho-Glass skills This position will be required to work in the Emergency Department as needed LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.