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What is the role of a Patient Care Tech at Mary Greeley Medical Center?

The Patient Care Tech position at Mary Greeley Medical Center is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Medical field.

Where is this Patient Care Tech job located?

Ames, Iowa, 50010, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Patient Care Tech role?

Full-time or part-time position

What is the expected salary for this Patient Care Tech job?

Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

Patient Care Tech job near me in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center

Position Summary
- Under general direction, protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities. Under general supervision, supports the professional clinical staff by providing direct patient care and performing duties as assigned by the RN. Prevents illness and injury. Advocates for patients and their families. Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.
Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - Attend and participate in 50 % of department unit meetings.
  - Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of Avasys Telesitter Solution Software.
  - Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to the RN.
  - When using Avasys Telesitter Solution Software maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) training, or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
  - Mandatory Reporter training or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications:
  - Completion of Advanced Nurse Aide program.
  - None Specified
  - High school diploma or GED
  - Completion of 75-hour basic Certified Nursing Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation of a nursing program or comparable education, training and experience OR ER and ICCU Department only- NREMT Certification.
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Proficient in communication skills.
  - Ability to pursue and foster a sense of team and partnership across all disciplines.
  - Ability to communicate effectively, in English, with diverse population groups.
  - Ability to be self-directed, flexible, and able to adapt to change.
  - Ability to communicate effectively in a professional and tactful manner with physicians, staff, patients and/or their representatives.
  - Ability to read and understand chart documentation.
  - Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
  - Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
  - Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in providing care for infant through geriatric patients as required.
  - Ability to assist nursing personnel with patients; explain procedures and give information; skill in the use of specialized equipment and/or techniques; ability to detect abnormal conditions and report appropriately; able to function promptly and appropriately under stressful conditions.
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - None Specified

Patient Care Tech in Ames, Iowa at Mary Greeley Medical Center

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