Patient Care Tech III- ED, Wexford, Full Time

This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination. The incumbent performs basic nursing procedures related to the care and comfort of patients in stable condition, and has knowledge of patient population needs in the assigned work area. The incumbent assists the RN in the care of acutely ill patients. He/she is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and maintain objectivity during patient care. The incumbent uses accurate verbal and written communication, and documents patient care in the electronic medical record. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse for patients in stable condition and under the direct supervision of the RN in care of the acutely ill and/or complex patient. The incumbent receives work assignments from the Charge Nurse and/or Care Team Leader, and demonstrates efficient time management. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the incumbent performs duties related to coordination of activities on the inpatient unit, including patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as activities of daily living, encouraging and observing patient on incentive spirometer and/or cough and deep breath, skin survey, vital signs, specimen collection, phlebotomy, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, 12 lead EKG testing, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patient and their medical record, documentation of O2, early mobility/ambulation protocols, clean catheterization technique (per hospital protocol), simple dressing change, dry dressing change, removal of Indwelling urinary catheter, perform straight catheterizations, catheter, collection of urine specimen from Foley catheter (per hospital protocol),IV access insertions and removal with documentation, assistance with exams, treatments and procedures. Assist in cardiac monitoring and transporting of low level monitoring patients. (50%)
  
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives including bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding promoting safety such as falls prevention, hand washing, isolation protocols and maintaining a clean and orderly environment, precepts newly hired PCTs. (20%)
  
• Accurately documents vital signs, weights, I&O, restraints, specimen collection, EKG completion and all other treatments. Report changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (15%)
  
• Participates in unit activity such as supply stocking and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (15%)
  
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  

Minimum

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Experience as a PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, EMT, Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1)
  
• 1 year in an acute or long-term care facility OR enrolled in an Associate's in Nursing (halfway through program) or Bachelor's in Nursing (Junior year) program
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Proficient in IV insertion, phlebotomy, straight catheterization, and experience with continuous cardiac rhythm monitoring
  
• CPR – American Heart Association
  
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  

• None
  

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to confidential information and must protect it. All employees must comply with HIPAA and the company's Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as the Information Security Policy. Employees must comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws, rules and regulations, and training requirements.

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• Seniority level: Entry level
  
• Employment type: Full-time
  
• Job function: Health Care Provider
  
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care