Patient Care Technician
Aya Healthcare
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
À propos
Ensure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome Provide safe and effective patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse by performing tasks and support functions as delegated by department Observe and communicate to the licensed nurse any changes in patient condition and pertinent information regarding the needs of the patient and/or significant others Demonstrate effective and age-appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties, and language/cultural barriers Maintains accurate and real time documentation of patient care provided Assures patient privacy by knocking on doors, closing curtains, and protecting patient information Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life-threatening conditions Demonstrates support for changes in practice designed to improve performance Organize and prioritize daily work taking into account the needs of patients, families, and other health care workers Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and department work areas Assist in identifying quality improvement opportunities and demonstrate support for changes in practice designed to improve performance Ability to prioritize tasks, identify needs for changes in priorities, and takes the initiative to recommend and implement changes in concert with their supervisor Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents, and injuries
Department Specific Duties Surgical & Perrine Oncology IP Center:
Obtain and document vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respirations.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members Demonstrates the ability to provide safe and effective patient care Must have the ability to remain focused in stressful situations and perform multiple tasks quickly
Professional Experience
Previous Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred
Education
High School diploma or equivalent preferred In addition, one of the following is preferred:
Completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Health Support Professional program A minimum of 2 years in a baccalaureate program One year in an Associate's Degree in Nursing program Comparable education, training, and experience in the absence of successful completion of a CNA or Health Support Professional program
Licensure Certification Registration
Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support in accordance with the American Heart Association required. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Mercy is an independent community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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