Nursing Attendant (5132)

Nursing Attendant (5132)

CT Scan - Memphis, TN 38103

Overview

Position Type PRN Job Shift Any Education Level High School/GED Travel Percentage None Category Patient Care (non-nursing)

Description

Under professional nursing direction, provides patient transport, assists in establishing and maintaining a clean and safe environment. What you will do

• Transports patients in a timely fashion between floors and/or departments, following established protocols, using stretchers or wheelchairs to ensure safe arrival.
• Assists with patient transfer, admission and discharge of patients as directed.
• Lifts, position and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment.
• Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas.
• Transports charts, specimens, records, equipment and supplies to and from department in a safe and timely manner.
• Delivers patient care in accordance with hospital and department policies and procedures including but not limited to:
• Transports blood products.
• Provide assistance to patients needing help with ADLs
• Provides required one-on-one observation and monitoring (sitter) to patients to ensure their safety and prevention of injury.
• Reports any unusual changes in the patient's condition or behavior to patient's PCC.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds).
• Maintains equipment and supplies in preparation for various procedures performed by physicians, nurses and other staff members.
• Cleans equipment after use and returns to proper storage area when no longer needed. This includes beds, wheelchairs, monitoring equipment utilized within department.
• Terminal cleaning of operating rooms and prepares treatment rooms by changing sheets and pillow cases, restocking supply cupboards with linen, alcohol, spray, tissues, caps, etc.
• Assists with restocking patient care and supply areas/rooms.
• Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers to provide quality service to hospital units through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Delivers equipment and supplies throughout the hospital by responding to orders quickly and efficiently in order to support the daily operations of the unit.
• Performs miscellaneous errands such as stocking supplies, delivering test results, picking up supplies, and the like.
• Assists clinical personnel when needed by performing tasks to prepare for clinical procedures to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for in direct and indirect patient care areas. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and patient safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonate, infant, toddler, pre-schooler, school-age, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates Required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required or
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

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