CAR-PATIENT CARE TECH

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Job ID : 50958 Positions Location : Carson City, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job : Under the

Description :

Positions Location : Carson City, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Under the direction of the registered nurse, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Duties :

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Under the direction and supervision of the RN, assists with the basic nursing care such as patient hygiene, feeding, positioning, turning and transferring
• Identifies patient care problems and communicates them to RN.
• Under the direct supervision of the RN, and in accordance with hospital polices, performs specific procedures such as vital signs, incentive spirometry and obtaining daily weights
• Timely answers patient's call and emergency lights.
• Rounds on assigned patients every hour and anticipates their needs.
• Appropriately delivers or obtains items from other departments
• Cleans and maintains equipment, supplies, and environment
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Assists with precepting new PCT's to the unit in conjunction with the RN.
• Assists with filing and maintaining departmental records / charts
• Correctly identifies patients per the hospital identification policy prior to performing any procedures and / or labeling specimens.
• Applies telemetry electrodes as needed.
• Reports pertinent information to appropriate personnel, and records data accurately and concisely within the electronic record per hospital guidelines for the PCT.
• Correctly opens sterile packages and sets up and maintains a sterile field. Assists the RN during sterile procedures as needed.
• Correctly manually ventilates intubated patients. Under the direct supervision of the RN, assists with changing ties and tubes.
• Performs Accucheck and other point of care blood testing as trained and as needed.
• Correctly initiates basic life support in the event of patient arrest
• Correctly removes foley catheterand obtains the specimen for urinalysis.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department / service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Assists with dressing changes under the direct supervision of the RN.
• After training may discontinue a saline lock or IV site as directed by the RN.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans / blood borne and airborne pathogens
• Possesses an understanding of infection prevention and control measures designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• Performs all responsibilities / duties required by the PCT position specific to the scope of service.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department / unit team to facilitate the department's / unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Attendance is an essential element of this position

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Work Experience

Education

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family

Patient Services / Nursing Support

Requirements : Shift

Variable

Degree Type / Education Level

High School / GED

Status

Per Diem

Facility

Sparrow Carson City

Experience Level

New Grad