What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - ICU - Full Time - Days position at ProMedica?
ProMedica Flower Hospital is located in Sylvania OH, a suburb of Toledo, OH. Among being located in one of the area's most beautiful landscapes, Sylvania offers a high-quality lifestyle for its residents with Sylvania’s public school as one of the finest in the region, rated as “Excellent” by the state of Ohio. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy at our nationally recognized Pacesetter Park, along with music and entertainment found at Centennial Terrace and Downtown Sylvania, and the LPGA annual tournament. The Flower Hospital campus is a 311-bed facility that houses the Hickman Cancer Center, ER Trauma Center, and is the regional leader for inpatient adult psychiatric services. The campus includes, the Goerlich Center, which provides residence for patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, along with the Ebeid Center our hospice facility.
Position Summary:
A Patient Care Tech (PCT), under the direction of licensed personnel, performs various patient care activities necessary in caring for a patient or a group of patients and performs clerical/receptionist services as required responsible for working a combination of nights, weekends, and holidays.
The PCT will assist nursing/medical personnel in all areas while complying with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice in conjunction with all members of the healthcare team. Understands level of independent practice and performs specific duties with appropriate supervision. Demonstrates professionalism and understands/abides by ProMedica’s mission, vision and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (i.e.: infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric), coordinated by licensed personnel.
2. Collects patient data as directed. Recognizes and reports any changes or deviations from routine to licensed nursing personnel, including abnormal vital signs, symptoms, condition changes, patient events, and patient responses to treatment.
3. Delivers appropriate direct patient care, pursuant to the patient’s needs, as assigned.
4. Assists with one-on-one patient observation as needed.
5. Functions as an active member of the healthcare team conducting self in accordance with hospital safety policy, with strict adherence to confidentiality of all information about patients. Consistently follows customer service standards while maintaining a cooperative team relationship with others.
6. Assists in providing clerical support including but not limited to: answering phones, copying, stocking of supplies and chart forms, maintaining adequate unit and patient room supplies.
7. Demonstrates basic competency for electronic medical record documentation according to job responsibilities.
8. Performs any other job-related duties as indicated.
Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Skills:
- Must have basic math skills, ability to read and write, and communicate or respond to inquiries.
- Requires effective interpersonal skills while maintaining a professional manner.
- Ability to carry out verbal instruction.
- Must be able to input and retrieve information from a computer.
License: N/A
Certification: Must have CPR certification prior to performing direct care; training provided.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Years of Experience: Previous experience in a medical setting.
Certification: CNA, STNA, MA, EKG, CPT, ARRT
Personal Protective Equipment: As required by department.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to move about hospital and between workstations, and prolonged periods of standing.
- Must be able to frequently move, lift or carry light to medium weight materials.
- Must be able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature changes, and possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.
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