Patient Care Technician - Kingman, AZ, United States
9 hours ago
Job description
DescriptionPosition Title: Patient Care Technician Position Code: PCT-6036
Department: Emergency Department Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No
Reports to: ED Manager/Director Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI's vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Work under the direction of the Physician and RN to provide care to patients in compliance with hospital standards and regulations. Responsible for providing direct patient care services and procedures. In addition to providing the same duties as a CNA/LNA, they will also draw blood, administer IVs, perform EKG readings and monitor vital signs and prepare treatment rooms for examination. Assess patient needs, and implement interventions based on assessment data. Strive to provide excellent patient care with compassion, discretion, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility in scheduling, calmness in emergent situations, the ability to work well with team members, receiving and applying feedback from peers and supervisors
Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectives of the position]
- Performs a rapid appraisal of a patient's immediate stability and respond as necessary to insure the well-being of the patient as necessary.
- Transport patients to other departments on monitors, as appropriate and requested.
- Assists RN's and Physicians with physical exams, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and irrigation; initial, repeat and orthostatic vital sign measurements; application of monitor leads, specimen collection, and transports stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
- Document all care/procedures provided.
- Recognizes work priorities and responds; accordingly, anticipating the needs of the department.
- After training and where state statue permits, performs blood glucose testing; phlebotomy; saline lock insertion; IV discontinuation; bladder catheterization and removal.
- Monitors supply stock levels and reports needs. Notifies environmental services (EVS), maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others to ensure proper equipment and a safe environment is maintained.
Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specialized knowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Licensure: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Position uses problem solving skills and ability to effectively communication with patients, patients families, interdisciplinary and ancillary departments within the organization.
Preferences [Preferred attributes for the position which are not absolutely required in the minimum qualifications (i.e., multi-lingual, master's degree)]
Phlebotomy experience
Special Position Requirements [Optional section: any travel, security, risk, hazard, or related special conditions which apply to the position]
Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals
Work Requirements [Optional section: work requirements for physical or other important issues which relate to the job]
- Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
- Able to manage technical business equipment i.e., phone, fax, computer etc.
- Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.
- Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
- Able to sit for 3-5 hours per day; Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day; Able to walk for 3-5 hours day.
- Incumbent must be able to: distinguish appropriate colors
Capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level
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