Car-Patient Care Tech

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Location:

Carson City, MI

Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Under the direction and supervision of the RN, assists with the basic nursing care such as patient hygiene, feeding, positioning, turning and transferring
• Identifies patient care problems and communicates them to RN.
• Under the direct supervision of the RN, and in accordance with hospital polices, performs specific procedures such as vital signs, incentive spirometry and obtaining daily weights
• Timely answers patient's call and emergency lights.
• Rounds on assigned patients every hour and anticipates their needs.
• Appropriately delivers or obtains items from other departments
• Cleans and maintains equipment, supplies, and environment
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Assists with precepting new PCT's to the unit in conjunction with the RN.
• Assists with filing and maintaining departmental records/charts
• Correctly identifies patients per the hospital identification policy prior to performing any procedures and/or labeling specimens.
• Applies telemetry electrodes as needed.
• Reports pertinent information to appropriate personnel, and records data accurately and concisely within the electronic record per hospital guidelines for the PCT.
• Correctly opens sterile packages and sets up and maintains a sterile field. Assists the RN during sterile procedures as needed.
• Correctly manually ventilates intubated patients. Under the direct supervision of the RN, assists with changing ties and tubes.
• Performs Accucheck and other point of care blood testing as trained and as needed.
• Correctly initiates basic life support in the event of patient arrest
• Correctly removes foley catheter and obtains the specimen for urinalysis.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Assists with dressing changes under the direct supervision of the RN.
• After training may discontinue a saline lock or IV site as directed by the RN.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Possesses an understanding of infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the PCT position specific to the scope of service.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attendance is an essential element of this position

• BLS certification obtained within 60 days of hire date

• None

• High School education or equivalent required. Preferred - Certified nursing assistant

• Demonstrates behaviors that support the SCH Mission and Values

• Holds self and others responsible for service excellence and consistently demonstrates the 12 Behavior Standards

• Takes the initiative to understand the needs of all customers using AIDET principles

• Consistently demonstrates Associate Expectations, Responsibilities and Standards of Excellence

• Consistently Rounds on Associates and Patients as applicable

• Maintains a level of attendance and punctuality necessary to meet the responsibilities for the job

• Maintains a professional image in keeping with the job responsibilities (appearance, wears identification badge, etc)

• Conserves resources through the proper utilization of staff, materials and equipment

• Demonstrates work habits that contribute to a safe work environment

• Preserves the confidentiality of all protected information

• Attends required meetings

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