Patient Care Technician - Observation Unit

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: 7am - 730pm & 7:00pm - 7:30 am The schedule includes working every other weekend and holiday INITAL TRAINING OCCURS DURING THE DAY SHIFT: POSITION SUMMARY: Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgements or administration of medications. Duties include, but not limited to: Bedside patient care, vitals, positioning, feeding, Phlebotomy and EKG. Is accountable for the patient care they deliver. Adheres to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: High School diploma or equivalent is required. Medical background, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity preferred. Basic computer skills required: Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Current BLS/CPR certification and First Aid training provided upon...