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Luminis Health
Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Elder Care - FT - Days
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Surgical Technician or Technologist assists with surgical operations. Prepares the operating room and equipment before a procedure, and helps surgeons and nurses during the procedure. Works in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$53,136 / year median in Maryland
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Clinical Professional Ser Patient Care Technician
- Med/Surg Elder Care
- FT•Days Job #: 3196 Posted date: Jul.
Entity:
LH Doctors Comm Med Ctr Department:
Medical Surg Elder Care Shift:
Day Employment Type :
Full Time Location:
Lanham, Maryland;Position Objective:
Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse. May be trained to insert IV's on certain shifts/units. Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion.Essential Job Duties:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients. Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment. Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning. Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol. Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse. Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested. Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy. Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit. Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies. Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.Educational/Experience Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred. If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreterRequired License/Certifications:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:
There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Physical Demands- Heavy work.