Healthcare Tech; Prn

JOB SUMMARY

Healthcare Technician must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care. He/She must have the ability to assist with the collection of data for objective assessment, and to identify the needs and requirements of the patient and report to the charge nurse/team leader.

He/She will also coordinate with the health care team to take patients from their rooms to various locations for X-rays, scans, surgery and other medical tests.

Healthcare Technicians will assist with other duties as assigned.

The Healthcare Technician reports directly to Patient Care Coordinator.

Education:

• High school graduate, or equivalent, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Completion of Health Care Technician course at BRHC upon hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required, or attend first offered BLS class upon hire to obtain certification.

Work Experience:

• Experience as nurse aide or orderly preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

• Ensure self-compliance with regulatory and government standards of care.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform direct personal care of the patient.
• Hold self-accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient care in his/her work area and throughout hospital.
• Organize care and prioritize it by communicating and collaborating with others for a multidisciplinary approach to provide a continuity of care.
• Ensure the satisfactory completion of personal care for patient and family.
• Transports patients safely to designated areas in a punctual and timely manner.
• Assists and positions patients in and out of beds, chairs, and vehicles to prepare for transport;
  Assist with patient robing and disrobing.
• Transports medical equipment, supplies and laboratory specimens to designated treatment, diagnostic and patient care areas.
• Clean rooms and equipment as requested.
• Round in patient reception areas, update patients of wait times, offer warm blankets, etc.
• Comfort patients and their families by offering support and encouragement; being punctual and attentive to procedure schedules; demonstrate caring and cultural sensitivity.
• Provide support as a Nurse Assistant and Constant Observer as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
• Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
• Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
• Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
• Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
• Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
• Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
• Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
• Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

• Direct patient contact, possible exposure to infections, communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens.
• Occasionally exposed to radiation and electromechanical hazards.
• Work indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours.
• Subjected to frequent interruptions.
• Comply with ADA guidelines.
• Lifting and positioning of patients.
• Lifting supplies.
• Standing, walking most of the day.