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Responsibilities
Job Summary
Job ID: R-36907 Job Type: Part time Location: Olathe, Kansas
Position Summary / Career Interest:
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the ECC Patient Care Tech prepares for and assists with ECC procedures and patient care consistent with their knowledge and skill level. Non-patient care duties, such as restocking and cleaning, are also part of the job. Experiences are as varied as the types of patients presenting to the ECC. It is essential for the ECC PCT to be organized, to be able to correctly prioritize tasks, and to use appropriate decision-making skills.
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Facilitate optimal patient flow by preparing, cleaning, stocking treatment rooms, by transferring patients to and from the Emergency Care Center, and assisting patients in/out of vehicles, as needed.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by correctly: cleaning equipment, using infection control techniques, reporting damaged/malfunctioning equipment, tracking/disposing of out-dated supplies, monitoring availability of equipment/supplies such as wheelchairs, beds, IV pumps, and storeroom items.
- Assists RN/Physician/PA with patient care duties, such as: cast/splint application, suturing, lumbar punctures, discontinuing peripheral IV's/urinary catheters, Holtor monitoring placement/return instructions, ECG's and MUSE editing/management, spinal immobilization, post-mortem care, and communicates actions to RN.
- Makes rounds on patients and answers call lights immediately, using excellent customer service techniques. Promptly reports any unusual incidents and/or any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient to the appropriate persons.
- Obtains and documents: vital signs, orthostatic vital signs, urine dip testing, and blood glucose monitoring, reporting all changes to appropriate RN. Accurately collects/labels all specimens, and transports to Lab, as indicated. May document valuables for patients being admitted.
- When phlebotomy training is completed, demonstrates working knowledge and skills for phlebotomy, including the accurate labeling of specimens. Assists in maintaining necessary supplies, blood tubes from Lab.
- Understands the First Net tracking board icons and their associated tasks are essential for efficient patient care/patient flow. Demonstrates accurate prioritization skills for: stat/now orders, answering/placing phone calls, recognizing/reporting critical lab values and other test results, recognizing emergent patient needs, etc. Understands management/follow-up is essential to be sure testing ordered reaches the patient.
- Demonstrates the ability to print/maintain hardcopies of inpatient orders. Maintains competency of order entry, computer downtime procedure, and future orders. Practices excellent telephone etiquette and skills when responding to all phone calls.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
- 2 or more years Previous healthcare experience
Required Licensure and Certification
- CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days
We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.
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