Technician-Patient Care

Job Summary Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Responsibilities * Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse. * Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices * Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms * Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings * Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments * Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps * Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals * Transports non-monitored patients * Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports * Performs other duties as assigned Specifications Experience Minimum Required * 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required * High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required * CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired