Technician, Patient Care

				Overview:

Responsible for assisting all professional and licensed personnel in direct and indirect care delivery. 

Responsibilities:

* Provides assistance to patients with activities of daily living. 
* Prepares examination rooms, ensuring proper supplies and equipment are available.
* Assists health care team in patient examinations and treatments.
* Assists collecting data such as height, weight, vital signs, intake and output and records data collected.
* Makes patient care rounds on the unit every hour or as directed documenting patients whereabouts and condition/status as ordered. Reports variances to the RN/charge nurse.
* Obtains specimens, print labels for and transports same to laboratory.
* Processes EKG treatments, including maintenance of equipment, preparation of patient, performing EKG and follow-up documentation and processing of EKG.
* Completes intake and output by emptying collection bags/items. Documents same on I&O record or medical record forms.
* Transport patients, supplies and equipment.
* Reports repair needs of equipment or in patient's environment to AHN/Nurse Manager.
* Provides unit and patient care areas with supplies and equipment.
* Assists in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
* Provides care delivery to patients including bathing, feeding, assisting with ambulation and transfers to stretchers, chairs, etc., turning and positioning of patients as assigned every 2 hours or as otherwise directed; etc. 
* Reports change in patient's behavior, physical condition or patient issues to the RN/AHN immediately.
* Escorts patients off the premises as directed.
* Secures patient property and valuables and documents the same on the patient property form.
* Provides 1:1 observation for patient safety as assigned and as per policy. Documents as per standard on observation flow sheets.
* Adheres to time and attendance policies, and dress code including ID Badge.
* Demonstrates the ability to interact positively with patient visitors and co-workers.
* Maintains patient confidentiality.
* Communicates with other nursing personnel.
* Adheres to IMC's Infection Control Policies: Practices personal hygiene; hand washing.
* Reports any possible infection control issues to infection control dept. or Nurse Manager.
* Attends and participates in nursing staff meeting.
* Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.
* Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education:

* High School Diploma or GED required. Or equivalent experience.

Experience:

* A minimum of six (6) months of practical experience. 

Knowledge and Skills:

* Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Basic computer knowledge.

Licenses, Certifications:

* Medical Assistant Certification, or Patient Care Technician Certification, with EKG Certification and Phlebotomy Certification required.
* BCLS/BLS preferred.

Physical Demands:

* Involves walking, sitting, talking, listening, lifting and bending.
* May include some repetitive motions.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center