Inpatient Trauma Rehab PCT

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.

• Checks patients vital signs height and weight as needed based on patient type.

• Provides compassionate care and listens to patients concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.

• Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.

• Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.

• Repositions transfers ambulates and transports patients.

• Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene eating using the restroom and dressing).

• Obtains and reports patient intake and output.

• Performs electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.

• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.

• Provides care that is age appropriate culturally specific and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety.

• Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients families team members and providers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age required expect for Peabody Manor The Heritage or Juliette Manor

• Previous healthcare experience preferred

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock

• Occasional high noise level in work environment

• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time

• Transporting transferring positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed

• Possible exposure to communicable diseases hazardous materials and pharmacological agents

• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

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