Patient Care Technician - Orthopedics

Night (United States of America)

Patient Care Technician - Orthopedics

• The Patient Care Technician functions within the areas of Nurses stations and patient areas as assigned. This
• individual performs phlebotomy, patient transportation, direct para-professional nursing care to Nursing Units and
• Emergency Department patients, as well as various registration and clerical duties. This individual is responsible
• and accountable to an assigned group of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

• - Current certification in BLS within 7 days of hire.
• - Ability to communicate effectively and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• - Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• - Basic computer skills or ability to learn and use hospital computer.
• - Effective communication skills with unit staff and other departments.
• - Must complete orientation requirements: general hospital orientation and unit-specific orientation.

· Reports to work as scheduled and conforms to working hours. Arrives to work at scheduled starting time.

· Provides care for newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

· Performs patient assessments in an appropriate and timely fashion.

· Adheres to HIPAA and EMTALA laws.

· Collaborates with patients, family, and Team Members to establish interventions and goals.

· Works and communicates well with patients, visitors, physicians, and other Team Members.

· Sets priorities for patient care. Reassess and takes vital signs per policy and patient need.

· Obtains and documents patient vital signs, as well as assist with placement of oxygen saturation, blood pressure monitoring and cardiac monitoring.

· Obtains 12-lead EKGs according to best practices and hospital policy.

· Demonstrates basic ECG interpretation.

· Performs point-of-care glucose testing according to hospital policy.

· Assists with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures within scope of practice.

· Assists in care of all patient encounters, including all emergencies, within scope of practice.

· Transports patients within the hospital in a safe and timely manner.

· Draws blood samples and prepares them for testing according to hospital policy.

· Documents procedures performed within scope of skills checklist.

· Adheres to Halifax Health and departmental policies and procedures.

· Assists with orienting and precepting new Team Members, students and volunteers. · Assists with unit responsibilities and duties as assigned. · Maintains certifications and education requirements of the department and Halifax Health.

· Willingly accepts change of assignments as requested.

· Masters manual skills/procedures (as outlined in skills checklist).