Patient Care Technician Clinic, NAHOSC, Part Time - Flagstaff, AZ
Patient Care Technician Clinic, NAHOSC, Part Time - Flagstaff, AZ
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Job Description
Overview
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Clinic under the supervision of the Practice Supervisor or Manager nurse therapist lead or Director is responsible for assisting in patient care documentation and supply management in the clinic or outpatient department. S/he may collaborate with the Medical Assistant to support the provider(s) in providing patient care.
The PCT Clinic will also work to keep the unit supplied clean and organized. The PCT Clinic may function in an office assistant role within the clinic and/or department and answers the telephone answers questions within their capabilities the patient or their support individuals may have. S/he follows all policies and procedures of Northern Arizona Healthcare. They perform or assist with procedures that fall within the scope of practice of a PCT in addition to office assistant duties. The PCT Clinic may be caring for infants children adolescents adults and geriatrics populations.
Responsibilities
* Assists with transfer of patient with restrictions in weight bearing or impairment of motor status.
* Takes vital signs and basic historical patient data.
* Prepares patients for examinations assists with examinations cast or splint applications minor procedures and a variety of other medically related tasks within the scope of knowledge.
* Instructs patients on urine collection procedures.
* Maintains department cleanliness including following procedures for clean up after treatments.
* Maintains equipment and supplies inventories.
* Follows guidelines for safety with regard to contact precautions and all policies/procedures dealing with blood borne pathogens.
* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all NAH and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost-effective manner.
* Assists patients with donning/doffing compression garments as needed.
* Assists with dressing removal as assigned by supervising clinician.
* Demonstrates accuracy of documentation of assessments interventions and patient responses as evidenced by the appropriate documentation systems.
* Maintains department documents.
* Maintains charts and copies charts as requested.
* 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.
* Focuses on personal development areas engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* If required for 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
BLS (American Heart Association)- Required
Fingerprint Clearance:
If employee does not have an Arizona LNA license:
- Fingerprint Clearance Card application number- Required upon hire
- Fingerprint Clearance Card- Required within 90 days from date of hire
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
