SCRMC Patient Care Tech

JOB SUMMARY

Job Title: 255 Patient Care Tech
Core Duties:•Demonstrates nursing assistant duties when providing patient care as evidenced by:
•Recording and/or reporting to the appropriate nurse any treatments, results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of patients.
•Anticipate needs by checking on patients regularly and answering call lights.
•Assisting in maintaining a clean and safe environment for the patients and staff; being responsible for equipment assigned to patient care.
•Using supplies appropriately, demonstrating a cost-effective awareness by practicing efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and linen.
•Ensuring patient safety.
•Participates in quality measures as indicated by performance dashboard results.
•Demonstrates appropriate quantity of work as evidenced by:
•Completing all assigned duties.
•Accepting additional assignments willingly.
•Adapting to change and prioritizing work.
•Assisting staff members; willing to stay late in order to finish essential patient care and unit responsibilities.
•Demonstrates through work performed a knowledge of policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department as evidenced by:
•Completes Health Stream assignments in a timely manner.
•Maintaining current unit specific competencies.
•Assisting with the orientation of new personnel to the unit.
•Seeking and soliciting the help of or guidance from immediate supervisor or appropriate resource person.
•Performing duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum EducationMinimum Qualifications:Prefer High school diploma or GEDMust be able to read, write, and understand written and verbal instructions