Patient Care Technician
Company: NGHS
Location: Carnesville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
We are searching for a Patient Care Technician -- someone who
works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will
perform a variety of clinical tasks including, but not limited to
nursing units, cleaning and stocking of patients rooms and other
unit areas, and direct patient care within the scope of defined
practice. Functions under the direct supervision of the shift
primary nurse. Cares for patients in the adolescent, adult, and
geriatric age groups. Performs clinical duties in accordance with
population-specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient
Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
Care is provided for a wide variety of illnesses, including, but
not limited to: Sepsis, Respiratory: COPD, Pneumonia, Flu,
Diabetes, GI: Abdominal Pain (non-surgical), N/V/D, Gastritis, GI
Bleed, Pancreatitis, Cirrhosis, Medical Neuro (AMS, dementia),
Medical patients with tracheostomy from the previous admission
Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital
signs, weight, skin condition, color, and character of urine and
stool)
Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility
hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and
direction
Monitors p.o. intake and urine output, recording amount on
appropriate forms
Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes
to licensed staff assigned to the patient
Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by
implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time
frames
Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job
description; reporting patients responses to supervising nurse
Makes frequent rounds to patients rooms in addition to responding
without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate
actions
Orients patient/family/SO to unit & room. Greets patient & family
in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter
Explains procedure or care to be provided to the patient prior to
the start of the procedure
Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to
supervisory staff within established time frames
Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the
clinical staff & accurate documentation of patient care
Places reports (ie:, x-ray, etc.) in patients chart or insures
reports are sent to appropriate units
Contributes to patient safety by utilization of Universal
Precautions for all patients, careful adherence to NGHS Hand
Hygiene policy, providing a safe patient, obtaining and restocking
isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions
Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit
Changes out sharps containers located inpatient rooms and district
offices when containers are two-thirds full
Completes unit-specific annual competency assessment requirements
(Success Factors & Clinical Competency Checklist) within specific
timelines
Skills & Requirements
Current Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant or successful
completion of Fundamentals of Nursing Course if a nursing
student
Must have Basic Life Support Certification through the American
Heart Association
Previous experience in patient care setting preferred but not
required
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team
invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach
your goals. NGHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not
tolerate discrimination in employment based on race, color, age,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion,
disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected
veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected
classification or status.
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