Patient Care Technician

2 weeks ago

Hornell, New York, United States St James Mercy Health System Full time

About the Role:

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  • The Patient Care Technician provides exceptional patient care and support services to patients and families in a fast-paced acute care setting.">
  • Responsibilities include assisting with general patient care, data collection, documentation, application of monitoring devices, communicating patient data to nurse, stocking necessary equipment, and supplies inpatient rooms.">
  • The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge in current concepts of their field and provide quality service to patients and families.">
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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including maintaining personal hygiene, toileting patients, passing trays/nourishment">
  • Consistently follows established Preventative Skin Care Program; performs preventive measures, turning and repositioning at least every 2 hours, and reports any sign of skin breakdown to the RN.">
  • Performs duties as delegated by Registered Nurse within the scope of practice (i.e. Phlebotomy, performing EKGs).">
  • Takes initiative to ensure that rooms are clean and stocked immediately following patient discharge.">
  • Obtains and documents patient statistics such as vital signs and intake/output. Notifies RN of any abnormalities.">
  • Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.">
  • Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.">
  • Applies evidence-based healthcare practices.">
  • Complies with policies and procedures.">
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.">
  • SUPPORTS A CULTURE OF SAFETY AND QUALITY PATIENT CARE. Ensures that patient safety measures are implemented (side rails up, bed in a low position, call light in reach, and fall prevention tools).">
  • Assists patients with handling and care of clothing and other personal property.">
  • Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with the primary nurse regarding both in-hospital and post-discharge needs.">
  • Transports patients to and from various departments as requested.">
  • PERFORMS UNIT CLERK DUTIES AS TIME ALLOWS BETWEEN PATIENTS. Patient care is the priority.">
  • ENSURE THAT EACH CHART IS COMPLETE AND ORGANIZED PRIOR TO SENDING TO MEDICAL RECORDS">
  • MAKE COPIES OF CHART AND IMAGING STUDIES AS REQUESTED TO FACILITATE PATIENT CARE">
  • MAKE PHONE CALLS, SEND FAX AND EMAILS AS DIRECTED TO COORDINATE SAFE PATIENT CARE">
  • PRINT THE PATIENT CENSUS DAILY AND ENSURE EACH CHART IS ACCOUNTED FOR AND DISCHARGED">
  • TAKE STOCK INVENTORY WEEKLY, ORDER NEEDED ITEMS, AND PUT STOCK AWAY WHEN IT ARRIVES">
  • ENSURE THAT ALL OPERATING PRINTERS HAVE PAPER AT THE BEGINNING OF AND THROUGHOUT EACH SHIFT">
  • TREATS PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.">
  • MAINTAINS A GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP BOTH WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT AND WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS.">
  • PARTICIPATES IN THE ORIENTATION OF NEW EMPLOYEES.">
  • ASSISTS IN MAINTAINING A SAFE AND CLEAN ENVIRONMENT BY CLEANING AND STOCKING THE UTILITY/EQUIPMENT ROOMS AND USE PROPER STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTION TECHNIQUES, REPORT EQUIPMENT THAT IS OUT OF ORDER.">
  • ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN UNIT/SERVICE ACTIVITIES, SUPPORTS CO-WORKERS, ASSESSES AND COMMUNICATES UNIT NEEDS TO CLINICAL SUPERVISOR.">
  • COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY WITH COLLEAGUES TO OPTIMIZE PATIENT CARE, EXPRESSES POSITIVE CUSTOMER RELATIONS, AND CONTRIBUTE TO A SUPPORTIVE AND COOPERATIVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.">
  • PARTICIPATES IN DEPARTMENT AND/OR SYSTEM-WIDE TEAM DYNAMIC INITIATIVES.">
  • REPORTS TO WORK ON TIME AND AS SCHEDULED.">
  • COMPLETES ANNUAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS IN A TIMELY MANNER.">
  • WEARS IDENTIFICATION WHILE ON DUTY, USES COMPUTERIZED PUNCH TIME SYSTEM CORRECTLY.">
  • ATTENDS DEPARTMENT IN-SERVICES, AS SCHEDULED.">
  • REPRESENTS THE ORGANIZATION IN A POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER.">
  • SUPPORTS A CULTURE OF SAFETY AND QUALITY PATIENT CARE. Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Nurse Manager, Registered Nurse colleagues, co-workers, and physicians.">
  • UNIT SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE IN ADDITION TO THIS BASIC PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN POSITION.">
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Requirements:

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  • HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED.">
  • CNA CERTIFICATION PREFERRED.">
  • AT LEAST ONE (1) YEAR PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN AN ACUTE CARE FACILITY PREFERRED.">
  • PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.">
  • PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A NURSING ASSISTANT, EMT, OR CURRENT ENROLLMENT IN NURSING SCHOOL PREFERRED.">
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Licenses and/or Certifications:

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  • CURRENT BLS">
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Physical Demands:

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  • ABILITY TO MOVE OR TRANSFER PATIENTS WITH AN INDIVIDUAL EFFORT EQUAL TO 50 LBS.">
  • SHOULD HAVE A FULL RANGE OF BODY MOTION TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM ALL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, MEANING YOU'LL HAVE TO STAND, WALK, BEND, KNEEL, CROUCH, AND REACH FREQUENTLY DURING A 12-HOUR SHIFT.">
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Language Ability:

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  • ABILITY TO READ, WRITE AND INTERPRET DOCUMENTS IN ENGLISH SUCH AS SAFETY RULES, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS, AND PROCEDURE MANUALS.">
  • ABILITY TO READ, ANALYZE AND INTERPRET COMMON SCIENTIFIC/TRADE/TECHNICAL JOURNALS.">
  • ABILITY TO RESPOND TO COMMON INQUIRIES OR COMPLAINTS FROM CUSTOMERS, OR REGULATORY AGENCIES.">
  • ABILITY TO WRITE REPORTS, BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE, AND PROCEDURE MANUALS.">
  • ABILITY TO SPEAK EFFECTIVELY BEFORE GROUPS OF EMPLOYEES, PATIENTS, AND VENDORS.">
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Math Ability:

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  • ABILITY TO ADD, SUBTRACT, MULTIPLY AND DIVIDE INTO ALL UNITS OF MEASURE, USING WHOLE NUMBERS, COMMON FRACTIONS, AND DECIMALS.">
  • ABILITY TO CALCULATE FIGURES AND AMOUNTS SUCH AS PROPORTIONS, PERCENTAGES, RATES, AND RATIOS.">
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Hazards:

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  • POTENTIAL EXPOSURES TO CHEMICALS AND COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND RELATED MEDICAL WASTE.">
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 About Our Team: 

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  • We value collaboration and teamwork.">
  • Professional development opportunities available.">
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.">
  • Competitive salary: $42,000 - $52,000 per year.">
  • Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plan.">

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