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Job Summary:

As a Patient Care Specialist at AdventHealth, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care in collaboration with medical providers and registered nurses. This is a part-time opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

Recognize and respond appropriately in emergency situations

Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including cleaning rooms as necessary

Review patient data and prioritize care needs

Perform frequent rounds on patients to optimize patient experience

Report any change in patient condition promptly to ED nurse or provider

Keep communication positive and professional with staff, patients and visitors, making follow-up phone calls as needed

Adhere to department and hospital policy

Assist with wound care, insertion of foley catheters, fit and instruction on use of crutches

Use safety equipment (patient lift, transfer belt etc.) properly

Collect, report and document clinical data, including vital signs

Assist with placement of monitoring equipment-cardiac monitoring, non-invasive blood pressure and oxygen saturation monitoring

Perform a variety of direct patient care activities, including drawing blood, performing electrocardiogram tests, assisting with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures

Complete POC blood glucose checks as needed, reporting abnormal ranges to RN

Perform blood glucose machine control checks daily

Inspect and maintain equipment, instruments and supplies. Restock inventory for effective, efficient patient care in emergency rooms

Assist with transporting patients in and out of emergency rooms

Seek educational offerings to increase professional growth

Perform other duties as assigned by nurses, supervisor, providers or director within your scope of practice

Requirements:

Basic Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association only

Georgia CNA, LPN, EMT, or Paramedic License, or MOA (Medical office assistant)

AdventHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.

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