Patient Care Technician ED

3 weeks ago

Clinton, United States Medstar Full time
Functions as a member of the patient-centered care team to provide direct patient care activities in the emergency department under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or medical providers to patients with acute, non-acute and/or rapidly changing conditions and needs. Assists nursing and medical staff with procedures and/or tests and patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Performs specific care activities such as specimen collection, phlebotomy, intravenous (IV) catheter insertion, electrocardiography (EKG), and documentation in the health record.\r\rIncumbents in this position may perform all, or a combination of the duties described depending upon the assigned work area and the specific needs of the patients and the department.
Education
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Completion of an approved nursing assistant certification program required
Experience
  • 1-2 years experience as a certified nursing assistant required
  • Experience as a care technician, emergency medical technician or paramedic preferred
  • General health care experience in an acute care, long-term care or other settings preferred
  • Student nurse in junior or senior year preferred
Licenses and Certifications
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant in Maryland required
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.\r\r
  • CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Basic math knowledge; verbal and written communication skills.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality and safety standards, and SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental regulations and accreditation standards.Provides direct patient care activities under the supervision of the nursing or medical staff and according to department/hospital policy. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene; performs eye and ear irrigation; provides nourishments; applies ace bandages/wraps, splints and knee or other limb immobilization devices; and fits patients for crutches and walkers.Collects specimens (e.g., blood, urine, sputum, stool); performs venipuncture/phlebotomy; obtains EKGs; and inserts intravenous (IV) catheters, changes of IV sites and dressings, and inspection of IV sites; applies oxygen equipment (e.g., nasal cannula and non-rebreather mask).Assists in the measurement and documentation of patient's vital signs, height and weight, pulse oximetry, point of care and waived testing (i.e., finger sticks for glucose monitoring/Accucheck, urine dipstick, hemoccult), visual acuity, and other pertinent data or information in the patient's health record.Performs routine sterile, non-sterile (e.g., application of thermal soaks) and other treatments/activities identified by department/hospital policy inclusive of but not limited to: Foley Catheter insertion and removal; Nasogastric tube insertion and removal; simple dressing changes and wound care; turning and positioning; postmortem care and transportation of body to the morgue; maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction; care of oxygen equipment; and assistance with the application, maintenance and removal of traction, casts, splints and exercise equipment.Maintains the comfort, privacy and confidentiality, and dignity of each patient in the delivery of services. Performs patient observation duty, including 1:1 observation, and safe application of restraints. Prepares patients to be seen by providers. Assists providers and registered nurses in patient examinations and procedures.Rounds on patients based on established standards. Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients/families, including changes in the patient's condition/symptoms, to the registered nurse and other care team members as necessary. Ensures complete hand off to oncoming shift and obtains full hand off from outgoing shift. Initiates and assists in CPR when indicated.Participates in patient/family teaching (e.g., proper use of crutches and walkers) as directed and responds to questions from patients, families and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and respectful manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.Maintains the cleanliness and safety of patient rooms/bays/environment by distributing and changing linen, removing used meal trays, checking bed/stretcher siderails and safety restraints, etc. Assists with environmental services support such as linen management, trash removal and cleaning as needed.Maintains orderliness of the utility, storage, nourishment and nursing station areas at the end of each shift.Transports and/or escorts patients during discharges, transfers, and/or medical appointments. Completes errands such as delivering specimens to the laboratory, equipment, and supplies, etc., as required.Receives and stocks equipment and supplies and maintains orderly supply and utility rooms. Restocks supplies in patient rooms/bays.Attends staff meetings, ongoing educational offerings, and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

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