Patient Care Tech

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for assisting the Registered Nurse within the realm of their education with respect to any changes with the patient, as well as desk duties, and answering the phones.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

: (other duties may be assigned) Monitor vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration. Obtain vital sign readings four or more times per 24 hours. Document vital readings at time of observation and report any changes to the Registered Nurse. Provide patient care. Bathe, clean incontinent patients, and provide mouth and peri-care at least once daily and more often as necessary. Report and note any skin changes or open areas or any other changes. Observe and report any changes in respiratory or mental status. Perform accu-checks and measure patient intake/output of fluids. Perform accu-checks four times per day and/as ordered by the physician. Record and document results of accu-checks and report changes to the Registered Nurse immediately. Document electronically all PO intake as well as output to include urine, stool and NG drainage. Document intake/output results at the end of each shift. Provide feeding assistance. Feed patient three or more times per day. Record for each meal period how the patients ate and record the food intake three times a day at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Ensure patient safety and respond to emergency codes as needed. Continually ensure the patient room is safe, hallways are safe and an overall safe environment is provided. Transfer, ambulate and transport patients in a safe manner. Respond to all blue, red, black, pink, winhos, and utility failure codes within five minutes. Ensure staff follows appropriate Hospital policies and procedures. Apply telemetry. Place the telemetry unit on the patient and make sure it is transitioning properly. Put patient's name, physician and room number into the monitor. Perform enemas. Perform the enema while ensuring the patient's comfort and safety. Document results and notify Registered Nurse. Complete general housekeeping duties. Remove dirty or soiled linens and replace with clean linens with the patient in or out of bed at least once per day. Ensure the patient's comfort and safety. Clean IV pumps and keep equipment clean and functioning properly. Put away clean linens daily. Ensure there are enough supplies for the next shift. Order supplies, answer telephones, and assist with improving unit clerk practices. Assist with supply orders on a weekly basis. Monitor accu-check supplies. Ensure that telephone calls are answered as promptly as possible within three rings. Use proper telephone etiquette when answering the telephone by identifying self, position, etc. Maintain 100% compliance with all Hospital policies and procedures. Participate in quality improvement, fires safety, infection control, etc.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB

: Provide post-mortem care. Admit patients. Apply cold and warm compresses. Change simple dressings. Respond to code red and code black. Restrain patients. Empty Foley bags and assist patients with using the restroom. Perform other related duties as assigned or required. Follow standard precaution guidelines.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

: Supervision is received by the Director of Acute Care.

SUPERVISION ADMINISTERED

: This position typically does not require the supervision of staff.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB

: This position typically requires: The ability to manage multiple projects/tasks, provide close attention to detail, adapt to a constantly changing work environment, work a predictable schedule, meet frequent deadlines, work under close supervision, establish own goals, work closely with others, maintain much record-keeping/routine paperwork and utilize creativity. The ability to constantly stand, walk, lift approximately 65 pounds, push/pull approximately 200 pounds, pull hand over hand, stoop, kneel, repeatedly bend, reach, withstand repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands, use both hands, use rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously, communicate orally, and hear conversation is also typically required. The ability to frequently lift between 25 and 40 pounds, carry approximately 25 pounds is also typically required. The ability to occasionally sit, lift approximately ten pounds is also typically required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: This position typically requires: Constant exposure to dry atmospheric conditions, working with hands in water, working alone, contact with patients and exposure to blood and bodily fluids; may have exposure to cleaning chemicals, and working 40 hours per week or more as needed.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

: This position typically requires: Respirator, eye protection, gloves, and body protection (mask & gown).

QUALIFICATIONS

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Education/Training/License/Certification :

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of PCT program or comparable program such as (EMT, Medical Assistant, Nursing student with at least one semester of clinical), preferred. BLS Healthcare card is preferred at time of hire, required within 6 months of hire.

Work Experience :

One to three months related experience and/or training preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variable sin situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.