Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHIs vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs a rapid appraisal of a patient's immediate stability and respond as necessary to insure the well-being of the patient as necessary.
• Transports patients to other departments on monitors, as appropriate and requested.
• Assists RN's and Physicians with physical exams, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and irrigation; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
• Document all care/procedures provided.
• Recognizes work priorities and responds; accordingly, anticipating the needs of the department.
• After training and where state statue permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder catheterization and removal.
• Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs.
• Notifies environmental services (EVS), maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of department and organization.

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