Patient Care Associate-Labor/Delivery

Purpose of Position Under direct supervision of a licensed nurse or other professional medical staff in a health care setting, performs a variety of clerical and health‑related essential duties and responsibilities associated with patient care. Responsibilities Checks vital signs, weight, and measurements; obtains specimens and records findings on the patient chart. Instructs patients on how to obtain specimens for laboratory testing and performs basic specimen screening. Prepares collected specimens for pick‑up by labeling and preparing required forms. Performs vision, hearing, and simple urinalysis testing. Administers emergency first aid, including basic life support procedures. Performs simple first aid such as dressing changes, bandaging, cleansing of wounds, irrigation, and cleansing of ears. Prepares patient for examination and assists medical provider during examination by providing necessary supplies and equipment. Prepares examination room, including cleaning and disinfecting instruments and equipment. Informs patients on proper preparation for various medical testing. Interviews patients to obtain routine personal and medical information and appropriate health history. Maintains, completes, processes, and files patients’ charts, appropriate forms and documents. Reports observations of patient to clinical staff caring for patient to ensure professional assessment. Answers routine inquiries of patients in person or by telephone and makes appropriate referrals. Provides information to patients and families regarding health care services and the achievement of healthy, safe living. Maintains inventory of the unit’s equipment stock and supplies. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assists in the orientation of new employees. Directs and escorts patients to other departments or health care settings, as needed. Coordinates efforts of various clinic and health care department to schedule and re‑book appointments through manual and/or automated systems and enters pertinent patient information into the Electronic Medical Record systems. Obtains blood specimens for laboratory testing by performing venipuncture and/or finger‑stick testing. Operates electrocardiograph equipment to record electrical wave tracing of the heart muscle. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent approved by the State Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. Successful completion of training courses including the performance of phlebotomy and electrocardiography (EKG), or completion of a training program that includes phlebotomy and EKG, such as Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, Patient Care, or Medical Assistant training programs. Holds or obtains, through facility orientation, a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA). Special Note Assignment to a long‑term care facility requires New York State Nurse’s Aide certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr