Clinical Care Technician (24 hrs / week) - Periop / PACU
Rotating weekday shifts.
Overview
The Clinical Care Technician provides professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. The role involves nursing support duties under the direction of physicians and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on the unit. This role applies basic knowledge gained through vocational education, training, and experience and collaborates with the nursing team to meet patient needs.
Job Overview
The Clinical Care Technician works under the supervision of a professional nurse and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope of the role. This role assists in direct patient care, provides environmental support, and facilitates patient safety on designated units as needed. Successfully completes and maintains competencies in role-specific skills. Provides an environment supportive of the patient and family-centered model of care.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications :
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications :
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA).Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing program.One (1) year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient Care Tech (PCT).Acute care experience.Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of patients, ensuring efficient and patient-centered care appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population. Performs delegated tasks and communicates findings / concerns to the professional nurse.Provides or assists patients with activities of daily living in a safe, efficient and respectful manner. Assists with patient care procedures as directed by the nurse, using proper body mechanics and ensuring patient dignity.Greets patients, families, visitors and other staff. Responds to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurses supervision as needed.Collects, records, and communicates the patients clinical data to the assigned nurse in a timely manner.Prepares room for admission / transfer / discharge, assuring standardized equipment is ready for use.Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. Acts as a sitter as requested by the nurse, adhering to sitter guidelines to ensure patient safety at all times.Provides comfort measures such as positioning, changing linen, and other care to patients in a safe and respectful manner.Promotes patient activity by assisting with mobility and range of motion exercises as assigned.Sets up for procedures as requested by nursing / medical staff.Cleans and discards used equipment and supplies following procedures.Collects specimens and performs specimen testing, while maintaining Standard Precautions; prepares specimens for the lab.Responsible for care of biomedical equipment, checking par levels and working order for equipment. Reports malfunctions per established procedure.Cleans wounds and applies dressings after assessment by nurse.Performs 12-lead EKG and connects monitoring equipment to patients under the direction of the nurse.Cares for patient belongings and completes belongings list.Primed intravenous tubing with solution containing no medication.Performs and documents patient admissions, transfers, and discharge tasks as requested by the nurse.Answers call lights and follows established hourly rounding guidelines.Physical Requirements
Lifting up to 30-35 lbs and turning patients. Prolonged standing and walking. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing / pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.Manual dexterity for procedures and computer use.Requires ability to see computer screens and reports.Skills & Abilities
Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology.Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.Ability to work with detailed, confidential material.Computer experience.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.Seniority level
Entry levelEmployment type
Part-timeJob function
Health Care ProviderIndustries
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