Patient Care Technician

Job Title

Job Description

Qualifications:

High school Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Able to read, write, and communicate in English

Previous healthcare experience required

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct

Follows all policies and procedures

Demonstrates an attitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant

Provides a safe environment for the patient

Communicates safety concerns appropriately, following Chain of Command

Legibly documents when necessary in the performance of job

Promotes patient and physician satisfaction

Uses proper cleaning techniques as specific in the policy and procedures and manufacturer's instructions for use

Reports non-working or malfunctioning equipment to the Charge Nurse/Center Leader

Wears appropriate Personal Protected Equipment (PPE)

Observes universal precautions

Refers situations beyond ability or function to proper person

Functions cooperatively with physicians and staff exhibiting teamwork characteristics

Adheres to Center policies and procedures for quality, infection control, and risk

Assists in preparing patients for designated procedure

Accurately obtains vital signs as indicated and documents in chart (as required)

Assists with housekeeping duties as directed

Assists with patient transport (as applicable)

Assists with answering the phone when necessary

Regular and predictable attendance

Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Attends all required education

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively with healthcare team

Exhibits high level of integrity

Maintains flexibility and performs other duties as required

Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Language Skills:

Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Ability to read manufacturer's instructions or instructions for use. Ability to respond to questions, and interact appropriately with managers, employees, clients, vendors, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:

Exhibits mental alertness and demonstrates ability to exercise good judgment

Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details

Ability to recognize issues and communicates to Registered Nurse/Center Leader

Physical Demands:

Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time, i.e., 6-8 hours per day

Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight

Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously without "giving out" or fatiguing

Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials, lift or transport patients, prepare medical procedure rooms, or set up patient care equipment

Ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

Ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright

Ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath

Ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears

Specific vision abilities for close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

Days and hours of work may vary to meet patient and center needs

The Center is a well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled environment. The Center may require decreased lighting to meet patient care needs or procedure requirements, such as laser rooms and some OR/Procedure rooms

Ability to work with medical and office equipment, some of which will have moving parts

Noise level is usually quiet to moderate

May have exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids and materials or toxic chemicals and cleaning solutions

Procedure rooms are often small and due to equipment may have little room to work around and may necessitate reaching, pulling, pushing

Work in close proximity to patients and co-workers

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