ED Pt Care Tech at Speare Memorial Hospital – Plymouth, New Hampshire

Patient Care Technician

General Summary:

The Patient Care Technician provides support and assistance in the delivery of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Essential Job Functions*:

• Observes patient responses, collects data as appropriate, documents in the medical record and reports to the RN.

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for their role in emergency situations.

• Assist with cleaning and room turn over.

• Assists patients with ADL’s and toileting.

• Performs, documents, and reports vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, height/weight, peak flow and oxygen saturation; orthostatic vital signs; visual acuity.

• Prepares equipment and aids the RN or provider during treatment and examinations of patients.

• Performs procedures (12-lead electrocardiograms, one touch glucose testing), obtains laboratory specimens not requiring invasive procedure, assists with dressings, splinting, casting, post mortem care etc.

• Provides transport of Emergency Department patients, within the hospital and at discharge as requested.

• Once certified: performs Chain of Custody (COC) urine collections and Blood Alcohol Testing (BAT) as indicated when OH are unavailable.

• Performs all duties associated with the role of the Health Unit Coordinator:

• Compiles medical record forms for admissions, discharges and expirations. Maintains the records in the appropriate organization and sequential order.

• Assures that additional medical record forms (i.e. permits, consults) are complete with the correct patient identification and placed in the chart when needed.

• Obtains patients previous medical records as required.

• Files diagnostic tests in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.

• Appropriately and efficiently processes physician orders under the direction of a Registered Nurse with close attention to detail and accuracy.

• Notifies departments for specific tasks as needed (i.e. linen, maintenance etc.).

• Arranges and coordinates for prompt outside services, transfers, scans, ambulance services, etc., as requested, for maximum efficiency.

• Reports promptly to the patient’s caregiver any matters requiring immediate nursing intervention.

• Maintains a neat, hazard free, well-organized working area.

• Assures that physicians, visitors and family members are received and greeted, providing accurate responses in a friendly and courteous manner.

• Performs other departmental secretarial tasks as needed (i.e. EMTALA forms, photocopying, faxing etc.).

• Demonstrates hospital’s stated mission and values of teamwork, respect and communication with co-workers, patients, families and visitors.

• Actively and appropriately participates in problem-solving identification and resolution, both intra- and inter-departmentally.

• Meets department customer service standards and strives to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications:

• Education

Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Work Experience

Required: Experience in a health care setting.

Preferred: Previous experience in a hospital setting serving the same age/type of patient population.

• Licensure/Certifications/Registrations

Required: Must be a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the State of New Hampshire. Have current BLS certification (adult, child, and infant).

Required: Certification in COC and BAT within 1 year of hire.

• Other Skills/Knowledge

Required: Ability to respond appropriately to changing patient and staffing conditions. Demonstrated ability to seek guidance and/or support from appropriate resources. Knowledge of emergency medical treatment.

Computer literacy. Ability to write clearly and concisely. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to give and accept feedback in a constructive manner.