Patient Care Technician Hospital, PreOp/PACU, Full Time - Flagstaff, AZ
Patient Care Technician Hospital, PreOp/PACU, Full Time - Flagstaff, AZ
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Job Description
Overview
The PCT including all hospital units and departments and the Float/Flex Pool PCT under the supervision of the charge nurse clinical manager and/or director is responsible for assisting in patient care documentation and supply management. PCTs keep the unit supplied clean and organized. Additionally the PCT may function in an office assistant role and answer the telephone answer questions within their capabilities the patient or their support individuals may have and perform data entry and data collection.
The PCT in the discharge unit is for assisting discharged patients coordinating discharge logistics and assisting patients in utilizing resources and accessing health related services.
Responsibilities
* Assists with transfer of patient with restrictions in weight bearing or impairment of motor status.
* Assists with patient transfers to or from wheelchairs as needed.
* Assists patients with donning/doffing compression garments as needed.
* Observes patient for skin integrity and report any problem areas to supervising clinicians.
* May assist with removal of catheters and IVs and also assist with phlebotomy within scope of practice.
* Prioritizes and problem solves to meet changes in patient status/condition.
* Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals to ensure staffing patterns meet appropriate skill necessary for quality patient care.
* Quickly and accurately assesses patient care needs.
* Serves as a resource assists other staff in caring for patients assists physician with order entry into EMR as needed.
* Assists with dressing removal as assigned by supervising clinician.
* Assists patients with activities of daily living such as toileting as needed.
* Assists patients with mobility under the direction of supervising clinician including but not limited to therapeutic exercises.
* Follows guidelines for safety with regard to isolation precautions and all policies/procedures dealing with blood borne pathogens.
* Supports and reinforces discharge instructions.
* Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and community agencies.
* Uses the EMR for documentation and communication purposes.
* Assists with securing DME as necessary.
* Assists in orientation and training of new PCT staff.
* Works to ensure best practice among colleagues.
* Maintains unit documents .
* Maintains charts and copies charts as requested.
* Assists charge nurse with clerical duties.
* Documents objective patient data and the care they provide. Documents reporting of abnormal findings to supervising clinician.
* Focuses on personal development areas engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
* Demonstrates and utilizes the guidelines of care and practice via the nursing process and in accordance with Arizona State Board of Nursing Laws and Regulations being able to perform at a fully competent level.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for the position ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)- Required
Fingerprint Clearance:
If employee does not have an Arizona LNA license:
- Fingerprint Clearance Card application number - Required upon hire
- Fingerprint Clearance Care - Required within 90 days from date of hire
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
- Demonstrates ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team and community agencies with patient care and care management.
- Demonstrates ability to utilize the EMR for documentation and communication purposes.
- Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of available community resources.
- Demonstrates an understanding of post-discharge resource planning.
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
