Company: WMCHealth
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Recruitment Agency, Staffing, Job Board
Description
Job Summary
The Patient Care Technician has the basic knowledge of patient care needs and skills to safely and competently carry out assigned basic patient care tasks and in compliance with Mid-Hudson Valley Staffco, LLC policies and procedures. The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Accepts responsibility for completing all assigned tasks. Must be able to ambulate, lift and transfer patients as essential functions of position.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
- Demonstrates ability to provide ADLs (hygiene, toileting and feeding). Recognizes patients limitations and initiates appropriate action
- Assists the registered nurse in providing individualized plan of care, as directed and asks for clarification of assignment when needed. When assigned to constant observation, follows the appropriate procedures to insure patient safety. Assists with traction and cast care.
- Reports changes in patients condition and other relevant information to RN in a timely manner. Anticipates adverse patient outcomes and communicates same to RN. (ES)
- Interacts with other team members to establish priorities of assigned tasks and to ensure their timely completion. Takes the initiative to assist others
- Answers calls lights promptly and communicates patient/family needs to appropriate staff member. Anticipates patient/family needs and responds appropriately.
- Patient Related Activities
- Assists with transporting patients.
- Assists with lifting, moving and ambulation of patients.
- Accompanies patients on discharge as requested.
- Collects specimens as directed, labels accurately and delivers to lab as requested. Performs EKGs or Phlebotomy as needed.
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