Ambulatory Patient Care Tech - Primary Care Shaw Metro Tech

The Ambulatory Patient Care Tech will work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care delivery team under the direction of the Registered Nurse, to perform basic nursing care activities, assist to maintain a safe, clean, stocked patient care setting, assist staff members and help direct patient flow.

Qualifications : Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

C.N.A, PCT, or EMT Certification (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year experience in an acute health care setting-preferably pediatrics (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities

Clinical Activities

• Collect data and accurately document information for meaningful use including the chief complaint, current medications, allergies tobacco / smoking history and smoke exposure for all patients as reported by family; accurately obtain vital signs (TPR, BP), height, weight and head circumference; orient the family at the time of the visit to the clinic environment, paperwork, etc.
• Recognize abnormalities and report such to the Registered Nurse or Provider; assist in screening patients for pain using appropriate pain scale; recognize indicators of abuse and neglect and escalate positive findings to the Registered Nurse or Provider; recognize and remain with any child in distress, immediately institute Basic Life Support procedures when necessary; escalate any of the above to Registered Nurse or Provider for positive screen.
• Provide basic nursing care (e.g., provide nourishment, assist patient with ambulating, escort patient at time of discharge, etc.).
• Check and ensure all relevant equipment such as, but not limited to, scales, stadiometers, vital signs machines, otoscopes and
• ophthalmoscopes, oxygen and suction are in working order; performs corrective actions as needed and / or informs the Registered Nurse or appropriate person of repair needs.
• Collect specimens for testing according to policy and procedure and / or perform specific testing per individual clinic assignment including but not limited to POCT , lab draws as applicable to setting.
• Inform patient / guardian of collection process according to procedure; inform family of other clinical resources; offer brochures for specific health care needs of the family.
• Meet Joint Commission / DOH documentation requirements for clinic area.
• Complete clean sweep tool weekly.

Patient Flow and Unit Efficiency

Communication

Laboratory Competency

Self Responsibly

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment / Identification

Teamwork / Communication

Performance Improvement / Problem-solving

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

Safety