NURSING ASSISTANT/PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - STAFFING SUPPORT TEAM - CASUAL

Job description

Essential Job Functions: - Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care. - Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assists patient with activities of daily living. - Respond to call lights, inquiries and requests from patients and families in a timely manner. - Collect, document and report ongoing patient care data as directed. - Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage and obtains daily weights when indicated. - Obtain individual patient care equipment as directed. - Transport patients as directed. - May perform the following skills: obtain vital signs, apply heating pads, set up suction equipment, utilize E cylinders, apply antiembolic hose, aseptic techniques, distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens, apply Sequential Compression Devices, perform blood glucose testing, perform ostomy care, simple dressing changes, apply telemetry leads, bladder scanning, preventative skin care. Apply pulse oximetry, urinary catheter care, transport blood and blood products from blood bank, perform EKGs, oral pharyngeal suctioning, place patient in CPM machine, prepa...