PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Company: Southern Illinois Healthcare
Location: Benton
Posted on: March 18, 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 Education ---- High School diploma or equivalent Licenses and Certification ---- Completion of Illinois approved CNA training program and passed a written competency test. ---- BLS (If card is not American Heart Association, must obtain AHA card within 90 days of hire.) Experience and Skills ---- Technical Experience: One year experience in an acute care facility. ---- COVID Vaccinations #PIQnursing PandoLogic. Keywords: Caregiver, Location: Benton, IL - 62812 , PL: 560961441

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