GENERAL SU MM ARY: Under the general supervision of the c linical m anager or designee, and the direct delegation of the RN, the patient care tech provides basic nursing care to patients and assists with more complex patient care. Performs related clerical and servic e du ties. Specific duties vary according to assigned unit. QUALIFICATIONS: + Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school . + Nursing assistant certification a nd /or completion of nursing assistant training p ro gram is p referred. + BLS certification required and must be obtained within 60 days of employment. + Prior patient care experience preferred. + Basic computer skills required. + Clerical ability as well as visual, hearing and sensory touch acuity n ece ssary to assess pati ents' condition and accurately document patient related data. + Interpersonal skills necessary to frequently interact in a courteous manner with patients, family members, physicians, nursing staff, visitors and other departmenta l per sonnel. + Ability to accur ately perform simple calculations and record results. + Please check the appropriate health and safety requirements: __X__Exposure to blood and/or body fluids __X__Exposure to hazardous chemical, pharmaceuticals , or nuclear exposures __X_ Con tinual bending, lifting, pushing, pulling up to an equivalent of associate's weight __ X __ L ifting, pushing, pulling, bending activity associated with moving patients . _____Continual standing _____Continual sitti ng __X_ ­ _ Sporadic key bo ard ing, sitting, standing, min.-med. lifting/pushing/pulling/bending __X__Utilization of personal protective equipment (gloves, masks, gowns, boots, etc) _____Continual keyboarding + Please check the appropriate ag e specific competencies: __X__Pr enatal & Perinatal (0-2) __x__Young Child (2-8) __x__Adolescent (9-15) __x__Adult (16-28) __x__Middle-Aged Adult (29-53) __x__Geriatric (54- 74) __x__Frail Adult ( 75+) _____Not applicable, no clinical contact PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESP ONSIBILITIES + Under the supervision of the RN provides basic nursing care: a) Assists patients with or performs activit ies of daily living includ in g bathing, mouth care, dressing, ambulating, etc. b) D elivers and collects meal trays from patients , assists with f eeding as necessary. c) R eports and records in Meditech dietary intake, including fluids . d) Performs basic c linical functions as deleg at ed by the RN. e) Promptly r espond s to call lights and requests for assistance. f) Perform s and record s diagnostic testing per compe tency assessment. g) Performs blood glucose monitoring, straining urinary output, performs ene mas, c ollects specimens f or testing , bladder scanning . + Responsible for assisting with pre and p ost operative care . + Cares for isolation patients using standard isolat ion practices . + Responsible for assisting with patient admission, discharge, transfers and transport. + O bserves and communicates patient condition to the RN. + Shares responsibility for maintaining the general neatness of the patient care environment. + Greets a nd directs visitors on unit . + Responsible for cleaning equipment , washing instruments, repla ci ng supplies, making beds and assist ing with cleaning rooms, as necessary. + Assists in the preparation of the various requisitions and requests for services, paper a nd computer. + Prepares and forwards charge slips for items and services chargeab le to patient, as appropriate. + Maintains an orderly work environment. + Performs job responsibilities in an ethical, compliant manner consistent with the organ ization's values and the Hospital 's Corporate Compliance progr am, policies, procedures and p rotocols. + Applies Performance Improvement concepts and methods throughout related activities. + Encourages team members and works in a safe and healthy manner to prevent injury or illnes s. + Presents professional deme anor and appearance. + Per fo rms other related duties as requested. APPROVALS DEPARTMENT:___________________________________ DATE:___________________ HUMAN RESOURCES:______________________________ DATE:___________________ Th e above statements are in tended to describe the gener al nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive lists of duties or requirements of the position. 1