What are the responsibilities and job description for the PCT / PATIENT CARE TECH - LEWES ED position at Beebe Healthcare?
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.
- one year experience preferred as a unit administrative, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Phlebotomist.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Ability to lift UP to 50 lbs
- 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
- BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
- High school graduate or equivalent
The commitment for this position is at minimum 1 shift every 2 weeks, 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks, 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.
Entry: USD $17.25/Hr. Expert: USD $26.74/Hr.Salary : $17 - $27
