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Community Hospital Corporation lists this Patient Care Technician Nights, PRN, Women's Center - No experience, On-the-Job training provided opportunity in gainesville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleAssists with basic patient care based on individual patient needs within the scope of practice under direct supervision of the registered nurse. Maintains an environment that is safely prepared for patient care. Responsible for attending and phlebotomy services during codes. Responsible for safely and aseptically drawing blood cultures as well as other phlebotomy specimens as directed.Job FunctionsProvides supportive care to the Medical Surgical and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients under the direct supervision of the nurse.Measures, documents and reports vital signs. Reports abnormal results immediately to the registered nurse.Assists patients with activities of daily livingAssists patients with blood glucose monitoringNotifies appropriate licensed personnel when a patient complains of pain.Receives and carries out instructions accurately and promptly. All patient care activities are delegated and supervised by the registered nurse.Perform phlebotomy with venipuncture using aseptic technique for collection of blood cultures and other laboratory specimens as directed.Responsible for ensuring the STAT draws are done timely and accurately.Attend codes as designated to perform phlebotomy when needed.Remove urinary catheter and peripheral IVs.Perform 12-lead EKG.Alerts licensed staff to patients in emergency or physically distressed situations.Transports patients, as necessary. Assists with moving, ambulating and lifting patients.Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.Adheres to hospital policy addressing standard precautions and safety regulations.Communicates in an effective manner with all coworkers, patients, visitors and physicians.Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and appropriately.Ability to perform waived testing (point of care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratory's and the patient care unit's policies and procedures.Maintains patient comfort and privacy.Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures.Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed.Adheres to policies and procedures established by the department.Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies.Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a team member; supports and assists the team.Enhances growth and development through participation in educational programs.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested within scope.Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.Attends at least 80% of staff meetings annuallyComplies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility as well as the focus statement of the department.Basic SkillsBasic computer skillsEducation and Work Experience RequiredHigh School Diploma or GEDBLS Certification within 30 daysLanguage SkillsAbility to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writingAdditional languages a plusPhysical RequirementsAbility to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs alone.May be required to assist with patients or equipment up to 500 lbs.Ability to walk or stand for up to 75% of the time.Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, kneel, twist and reach above shoulder level.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
gainesville, TX, 76240, US
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