Patient Care Tech Med Surg in Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Patient Care Tech Med Surg Job ID 39143 Job Category: Clinical Technician Technologist Work Type: Full Time Work Schedule: Rotating Department: Medical Surgical Unit Facility: BMH Memphis Hospital
Location: Memphis, TN
Overview
Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Responsibilities
Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse. Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN, including: • Vital signs • Blood glucose testing • Phlebotomy • Electrode placement • Venous compression devices Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN, including: • Height & actual weights • Intake & output • Retrieval of equipment & supplies • Stocks patient rooms Maintains a conducive environment for the patient, including: • Clutter-free rooms • Removing linen • Trash from rooms • Quiet surroundings Supports patient/family communication needs, including: • Answering call lights • Orienting new patients to the room • Assisting with discharge appointments Promotes safety, including: • Assisting with patient mobility • Safety rounds 4Ps Promotes comfort, including: • Providing water • Ice • Cups • Pillows • Blankets • Assistance with meals Transports non-monitored patients Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports Performs other duties as assigned
Specifications
Experience Minimum Required: 1 year recent within past 6 months experience Preferred: Desired experience
Education Minimum Required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred: Desired education
Training Minimum Required: Preferred training
Special Skills Minimum Required: Preferred special skills
Licensure Minimum Required: CNA Program Certification or AEMT Paramedic Licensure Certification or MA Program Certification BLS Certification within 14 days of hire Preferred: Desired licensure
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