Patient Care Tech- Ahead

Position: Patient Care Tech- Hire Ahead
Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Hire-Ahead Staffing Center

Location:

Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 7pm-7am

Category:
Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 492903

Employee Type:
Varies

Position Summary

Posting

Note:

Units Hiring: PICU, CVICU, Hem Onc, Acute Care-Neuro/Ortho, GI/ENDO, IP Rehab, Float-all units to include ED & Behavioral

Required Qualifications

Certifications

~Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), current CNA, current EMT/Paramedic certification OR completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program.

~Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

This position performs a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse.

Position Duties

* As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy of patient chart.

* As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.

* Fosters a positive learning environment by modeling best practices and patient-centered care while providing guidance, training, and support to students and new employees through mentorship, clinical instruction, and knowledge sharing.

* Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.

* Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment to provide for efficient and cost effective unit operation.

* Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.

* Performs a variety of activities to provide for the ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment.

* Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.

* Reviews and reinforces with patient/family education of basic technical procedures, activities/safety of daily living to ensure understanding.

* Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.