PATIENT CARE TECH (CNA / LPN / NURSING STUDENT)

Company: Southern Illinois Healthcare
Location: Carbondale
Posted on: September 26, 2022

Job Description:

Responsible for providing clerical unit support services as well as patient care assistance to the patient care team.Responsibilities
--- - Assists nursing staff with patient care activities.
--- - Assists in medical emergencies, including CPR
--- - Performs duties as outlined in the SIH CNA Manual
--- - Communicates change in patients condition to the Registered Nurse
--- - Obtains specimen collections as ordered and in accordance with policy.
--- - Contributes to a healthy workplace environment, by using professional communication skills.
--- - Transports patients as required.
--- - Transcribes and enters patient orders and charges, if applicable.
--- - Arranges for services and follow-up appointments.
--- - Answers call lights and phone calls and direct them to the appropriate caregiver.
--- - Responds to Physician request and processes Physician orders.
--- - Basic rhythm interpretation of telemetry strips.
--- - Maintains confidentiality of patient information
--- - Orders and replaces forms, office supplies and restocks for areas as needed.
--- - Processes patient's medical record.
--- - Assist in the maintenance of office equipment.
--- - Demonstrates telephone triage, etiquette and interdepartmental coordination. Qualifications
--- - High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
--- - IL CNA certification or current LPN or RN nursing student required
--- - BLS required #PIQnursingPandoLogic. Keywords: Patient Care Technician (PCT), Location: Carbondale, IL - 62901

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