Patient Care Tech, PRN (Days)

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position will assist in patient care throughout the nursing areas and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. REQUIREMENTS : - High school diploma or GED equivalent - Minimum of two years patient care experience preferred - BLS certificate or within 1 month of hire ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Observes and reports patient’s status and needs. - Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs. - Obtains specimens and transport to and sends through designated tube. - Transfers, moves, and repositions patients. - Makes occupied and unoccupied beds. - Maintains current knowledge and certification requirements. - Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related h...