RSFH Youth Apprentice

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Assist the staff by performing clerical and/or patient care duties under the direction of healthcare professionals. Work may be clerical in nature but will also involve coordinating care with other team members to provide exceptional patient service.

Essential Job Functions

PCT (Pre-Nursing/CNA)

• Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

• Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse.

• Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN/LPN with abnormal variations.

• Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

• Acts as a patient advocate.

• Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.

Pharmacy Technician

Assisting the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patients within an inpatient service area.

Preparing and affixing labels stocking prescriptions medications and retrieving those medications from inventory locations.

Operating technology used for medication dispensing (TALYST Carousel PYXIS Automated Dispensing Cabinets)

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe work environment in accordance with State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification: For PCT (pre-Nursing/CNA)

• A current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is not upon hire but must be completed within the Trident Technical College Apprenticeship Program scheduled requirements to function in the PCT role.

• A current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification is not upon hire but must be completed within the Trident Technical College Apprenticeship Program scheduled requirements to function in the PCT role.

Education

• Either currently enrolled in High School as a Junior or Senior or HS Diploma/GED .

• Must be accepted into the Trident Technical College Youth Apprenticeship Program and continued participation in the Trident Technical College Youth Apprenticeship program is to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Work Experience

• Strong computer skills particularly with Microsoft products (Excel Word etc.).

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also select the age of the patient population served:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work. Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

• General office environment.

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

• May be required to use physical restraints.

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.

• May have periods of constant interruptions.

• Required to car travel to off-site locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

• Prolonged periods of working alone.

• Other:

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop Kneel

Crawling

Work Demands/Environment: PCT (Pre-Nursing/CNA)

• Frequent standing walking bending stooping.

• Frequent lifting/moving patients.

• Frequent lifting moving or carrying pushing pulling up to 100 lbs.

• Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue.

• Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment.

• Frequent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.