PATIENT CARE TECH / FLEX

Company: Southern Illinois Healthcare
Location: Carbondale
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Responsible for providing clerical unit support services as well as patient care assistance to the patient care team.Responsibilities Safety - Maintains employee, patient and environmental safety. Record Keeping - Maintains required records, logs, and other documents as required. Process Improvement - Promotes a culture of process improvement by participating in programs/meetings that supports the system's process improvement goals. Role Specific 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. - Completion of Illinois approved CNA training program and passed a written competency test or current LPN or RN nursing student. - Basic Life Support Certification - COVID Vaccination #PIQnursingPandoLogic.Keywords:Patient Care Technician (PCT), Location:Carbondale,IL-62901, PL:556616576

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