Patient Care Tech, ICU, Full Time, Day Shift

Patient Care Tech, ICU, Full Time, Day Shift Job Category: Patient Services Requisition Number: PATIE003952 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Summit Hospital 2200 E Show Low Lake Road Show Low, AZ 85901, USA Essential Functions Provides basic patient care, including vital signs, blood glucose on adults, hygiene (bathing and oral care), positioning, toileting, linen changes, ambulation, range of motion, nutritional and hydration support, collecting lab specimens. Competent to perform Foley catheter care. Assists with the setup for medical procedures. Promotes a safe patient environment: clutter‑free, bed alarms, armband checks, etc. Ensures compliance with HIPAA policies and procedures. Assists the nurse in admitting, transferring, and discharging patients. Orient patients and families to patient rooms, patient activities, and hospital policies. Documents patient care provided and I&O. Communicates information to nursing and medical staff. Promotes patient safety standards. Completes efficient and purposeful patient rounding to promote patient safety and the patient experience. Assists with post‑mortem care. Responsible to perform Direct Observer and Sitter duties as needed. Admits, transfers, and discharges patients in the information technology systems. Quick admits to AllScripts and assignments in PeriWatch according to EMTALA laws. Displays proper etiquette when answering the telephone. Assists the Health Unit Coordinator with duties as needed. Maintains patient census (accurate and up to date). Completes midnight census tasks as applicable. Women and Infant Services (WIS) only: completes training for the infant security system, including management of the infant security system (admitting, transferring, discharging, alarms, band adjustments, etc). WIS only: promotes safe sleep practices. WIS only: screens newborns for hearing loss and identifies those who require further auditory assessment. Other Duties Participates in departmental and association-wide informational meetings and in‑services, including staff meetings, association-wide forums, and seminars. Reviews department and association-wide policies and procedures annually. Develops and maintains new policies and procedures as needed. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Abilities Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English. Familiarity with hospital equipment and programs. Proficiency in Hospital Information Systems. Understanding of department‑specific equipment. Basic computer skills. Strong critical thinking abilities. Problem‑solving skills. Interpersonal skills. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Physical Demands Exerts up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The worker is exposed to contact with chemicals and infectious fluids, heavy lifting, constant standing, extensive close work, and extensive computer work. Required Education and Experience BLS CPR AED certification within 30 days of hire. Preferred Education and Experience CNA, LNA, PCT, and/or EMT‑B license. 1+ years of experience in a clinical setting. OSHA Exposure Category Involves exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. This is a safety sensitive position. Qualifications High School or better. Licenses & Certifications BLS CPR AED Required 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr