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Care Team Associate - Full Time, Days - Edmond
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Patient Transporter or Orderly moves hospital patients from one place to another and cleans equipment and facilities. May assist with basic care of patients such as feeding and dressing. Works in hospitals or in long-term care facilities.
$38,874 / year median in Oklahoma
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Care Team Associate
- Full Time, Days
- Edmond OU Health
- 3.
GED Full Job Description Position Title:
Care Team Associate- Full Time, Days
Edmond Department:
Med/Surg 3rd/4thFloor Job Description:
Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs routine tasks in patient care. Essential Responsibilities Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Under general supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient's health status and implements the plan of care. Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN that is within scope. Takes/records blood pressures , temperatures , pulse and weighs patients. Performs blood glucose monitoring. Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor . Collects specimens as directed. Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned. Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches. Performs oral suctioning. Takes emergency action as needed and within scope. Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist. Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient's condition or behavior to RN. Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process. Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs. Keeps the patient's room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen. Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed. When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant, provides care, observes the patient and does not leave the patient alone. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirements HS Diploma or GED required . Experience Requirements No experience required . License/Certification/Registration Requirements Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association re quired upon hire. Knowledge /Skills/Abilities Knowledge of basic nursing techniques and procedures . Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relations with others. Current OU Health Employees- Please click HERE to login.