Point of Care Technician

Choose a career to make a difference in people's lives every day, choose Fisher-Titus! Perks of working at Fisher-Titus:

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus Offered!
• Hours of Work
  - Full time, Day shift (7a-7p) 3 shifts per week
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
  - Medical & Dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off, tuition assistance and more!

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation.

Vision:
Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within our community

Mission:
Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence that promotes lifelong health and wellness for our community

General

Summary:

Under assessment and direction of the Staff Nurse (RN) and according to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities in order to assist health care providers in performing various technical and clerical procedures in the patient care area. The point of care technician assists with the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors.

Education, Licensure, Registration and

Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ability to read and interpret written/oral instructions.

Ability to understand basic math and numerical reasoning.

Current BLS certification.

STNA preferred.

Knowledge of basic medical terminology.

Basic computer skills.

Essential Functions:

Helps prepare unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving admissions or transfers.

Assists in and accompanies patients (as necessary) in the admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.

Utilizes call light system as patient needs present and demonstrates prompt responses to call lights.

Provides assistance with activities of daily living including and not limited to bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, and mobilizing throughout the shift. Will provide post-mortem care, when necessary.

Completes patient rounds and accurately records vital signs, weight, height, intake/output, consumption, and other required documentation into electronic medical record (EMR).

Provides patient care including positioning, lifting, turning, and ambulating patient, utilizing assistive devices as required.

Under supervision, performs additional skills and testing such as bladder scans, specimen collection, telemetry application/removal, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, removal of urinary catheter, and removal of IV catheter.

Reports any change observed in patient condition to licensed nurse promptly.

Assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment. Reports equipment out of order, cleans equipment as necessary, and reports linen needs and supply stock on the unit.

Assists all staff to ensure optimal patient care. Knowledgeable in purpose and significance of plan of care and in its use. Promotes a team-oriented environment.

Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or nurse manager. This includes 1:1 sitter with patients as needed for patient safety.

Attends all required safety training programs and can describe their responsibilities relate to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.

Working Conditions:

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Stand/Walk – 6-8 hrs

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Bend – 1/3 or more of time

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Squat – 1/3 or more of time

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Climb – up to 1/3 of time
Reach 1/3 or more of time

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Lift - 1/3 or more of time

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Carry – 1/3 or more of time

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Push – 1/3 or more of time

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Pull – 1/3 or more of time

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Right Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

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Left Hand - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)

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Up to 25 pounds – 1/3 or more of the time Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Standards of Employment:

Attends all mandatory education programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety and regulatory compliance.

Appearance is professional, neat, clean, and appropriate for the work environment. Wears proper photoidentification badge while on duty.

Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times, as observed by…