Olathe Emergency Dept - Patient Care Tech (midshift) 30 hours
Olathe Emergency Dept - Patient Care Tech (midshift) 30 hours
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Position Summary / Career Interest:
Proposed Schedule: 11-23 midshift w/ weekend & holiday requirementsUnder the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse the ECC Patient Care Tech prepares for and assists with ECC procedures and patient care consistent with their knowledge and skill level. Non-patient care duties such as restocking and cleaning are also part of the job. Experiences are as varied as the types of patients presenting to the ECC. It is essential for the ECC PCT to be organized to be able to correctly prioritize tasks and to use appropriate decision making skills.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Facilitate optimal patient flow by preparing cleaning stocking treatment rooms by transferring patients to and from the Emergency Care Center and assisting patients in/out of vehicles as needed.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment using infection control techniques reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment tracking/disposing of out-dated supplies monitoring availbility of equipment/supplies such as wheelchairs beds IV pumps and storeroom items.
- Assists RN/Physician/PA with patient care duties such as: cast/splint application suturing lumbar punctures discontinuing peripheral IVs/urinary catheters Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions ECGs and MUSE editing/management spinal immobilization post-mortem care and communicates actions to RN.
- Makes rounds on patients and answer call lights immediately using excellent customer service techniques. Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate persons.
- Obtains and documents: vital signs orthostatic vital signs urine dip testing and blood glucose monitoring reporting all changes to appropriate RN. Accurately collects/labels all specimens and transports to Lab as indicated. May document valuables for patients being admitted.
- When phlebotomy training is completed demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy including the accurate labeling of specimens. Assists in maintaining necessary supplies blood tubes from Lab.
- Understands the First Net tracking board icons and their associated tasks are essential for efficient patient care/patient flow. Demonstrates accurate prioritization skills for: stat/now orders answering/placing phone calls recognizing/reporting critical lab values and other test results recognizing emergent patient needs etc. Understands management/follow-up is essential to be sure testing ordered reaches the patient.
- Demonstrates the ability to print/maintain hardcopies of inpatient orders. Maintains competency of order entry computer downtime procedure and future orders. Practices excellent telephone etiquette and skills when responding to all phone calls.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
Preferred Education and Experience
- 2 or more years Previous healthcare experience
Required Licensure and Certification
- CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
Time Type:
Part timeJob Requisition ID:
R-44007We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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