What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEWES ED - PT CARE TECH position at Beebe Healthcare?
Why Beebe?
Why Beebe? Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview
Under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse, performs various duties assisting nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established nursing standards. These duties may include assisting nurses, unit secretary/monitor technician, phlebotomy,or EKG.
Responsibilities
- Recognizes the Patient Care Tech role as it relates to the overall function of the Emergency Department, patient care, customer service and the business of healthcare.
- Problem Solving/Performance Improvement
- Communication. Computer order entry
- Equipment Operation. Maintains clean/stocked patient care area
- Accurate/timely functions
- Prioritizes
- Demonstrates initiative Proficient in EKG
- Obtains EKGs of high quality, free of base-line drift, muscle tremor, A-C interface artifact, being well alert of poor-quality tracings and knowing when to abort unacceptable tracings
- Phlebotomy technique, competence in venipuncture, micro collection, blood cultures, Blood Bank specimens.
- Ensures positive patient identification
- Perform and report point-of-care monitor glucoses on all patient types
- Conscious of biohazard safety as it relates to the job; use of the pneumatic tube system, manual delivery of specimens to main lab, disposal of blood collection equipment, changing of gloves between patients Patient Rounds.
Qualifications
One year experience preferred as a Unit administrative, Nursing Assistant, or Phlebotomist.
Competencies Skills
"Essential:* Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations* Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors* Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records"
Credentials
Essential:* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Education
Essential:* High school graduate or equivalent
Other Information
One year experience preferred as a Unit administrative, Nursing Assistant, or Phlebotomist.
Entry
USD $17.25/Hr.Expert
USD $26.74/Hr.Salary : $17 - $27
