Patient Care Tech Nights - CV3 Progressive Care Unit
Description RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The Patient Care Tech II will be responsible for assisting in meeting patient needs for all age groups (neonates, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in the areas of comfort, activities of daily living, clinical procedures as delineated, transporting and safety needs, and obtaining blood samples from patients according to established procedures and protocols.
The Patient Care Tech II will communicate with team members in a timely manner about his/her observations of the patient's progress, needs and problems.
Maintains established departmental/hospital policies, procedures, objectives, Performance Improvement and Patient Safety, and infection control.
Works as a member of a unit based, multidisciplinary patient care team.
Embraces shared governance nursing organizational principals by being informed of nursing councils activities so that outcome, goals and objectives of nursing are achieved.
Accountability will be monitored through direct observations; achievement of team service goals including satisfaction, quality, and financial outcomes; and performance improvement activities.
The provision of nursing care will be provided in an environment that embraces maximum participation by the staff.
Demonstrates population-specific competencies (e.
g.
age-specific, cultural sensitivity, patient-centered communication) in performance of role.
Requirements MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma/GED required.
Must have completed a Nursing Assistance program or have Nursing Assistant experience.
Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Related post-high school education preferred.
(Examples:
Unit Clerk, Medical Secretary, etc.
or related course work.
) MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least one year full-time experience performing phlebotomy functions at Phlebotomy I or II level or phlebotomy competence or certification required.
Will also consider experience in other allied health professions requiring phlebotomy skills such as:
LPHI or II, Paramedic, EMT or Certified Medical Assistant.
Experience dealing with public demonstrating excellent customer service skills required.
At least one year experience direct care/lab preferred.
Direct Patient care experience such as Nursing Assistant, Dietetics Representative, Physical Therapy Aide, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, etc.
desired.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
BLS required.
CNA or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
ADDITIONAL
Qualifications:
Diversity & Inclusion At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed.
We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work(TM) -- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience.
In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia's 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.
Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Calculations Certified Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Works Customer Service Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Patient Care Tech II will be responsible for assisting in meeting patient needs for all age groups (neonates, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric) in the areas of comfort, activities of daily living, clinical procedures as delineated, transporting and safety needs, and obtaining blood samples from patients according to established procedures and protocols.
The Patient Care Tech II will communicate with team members in a timely manner about his/her observations of the patient's progress, needs and problems.
Maintains established departmental/hospital policies, procedures, objectives, Performance Improvement and Patient Safety, and infection control.
Works as a member of a unit based, multidisciplinary patient care team.
Embraces shared governance nursing organizational principals by being informed of nursing councils activities so that outcome, goals and objectives of nursing are achieved.
Accountability will be monitored through direct observations; achievement of team service goals including satisfaction, quality, and financial outcomes; and performance improvement activities.
The provision of nursing care will be provided in an environment that embraces maximum participation by the staff.
Demonstrates population-specific competencies (e.
g.
age-specific, cultural sensitivity, patient-centered communication) in performance of role.
Requirements MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma/GED required.
Must have completed a Nursing Assistance program or have Nursing Assistant experience.
Ability to read, write, perform mathematical calculations, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Related post-high school education preferred.
(Examples:
Unit Clerk, Medical Secretary, etc.
or related course work.
) MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
At least one year full-time experience performing phlebotomy functions at Phlebotomy I or II level or phlebotomy competence or certification required.
Will also consider experience in other allied health professions requiring phlebotomy skills such as:
LPHI or II, Paramedic, EMT or Certified Medical Assistant.
Experience dealing with public demonstrating excellent customer service skills required.
At least one year experience direct care/lab preferred.
Direct Patient care experience such as Nursing Assistant, Dietetics Representative, Physical Therapy Aide, Phlebotomist, EKG Technician, etc.
desired.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
BLS required.
CNA or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
ADDITIONAL
Qualifications:
Diversity & Inclusion At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed.
We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work(TM) -- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience.
In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia's 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.
Recommended Skills Activities Of Daily Living (Ad Ls) Calculations Certified Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Works Customer Service Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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