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Assists staff by performing patient care activities, EKG, phlebotomy, clerical and other activities required to meet the needs of patients and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assists with special procedures and examinations. What you will do Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by: # Contributing information in day to day management of patient care. # Carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated. # Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. â-¦ Takes and records patient#s vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. â-¦ Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum). â-¦ Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity. â-¦ Maintains records of fluid intake and output. â-¦ Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). â-¦ Observes and reports patient#s response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. â-¦ Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. â-¦ Obtains medical and lab records. â-¦ Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patients as required. â-¦ Performs other procedures specific to clinical area. â-¦ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner. Performs diagnostic EKGs as required. # Informs and explains EKG test purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing # Determines proper placement and attaches electrodes to specified areas of patient#s body appropriately utilizing EKG equipment. # Administers EKG exam, and observes patient, EKG tracings and equipment recognizing and reporting abnormal reactions, events or technically inadequate results. # Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy functions efficiently with a minimum of discomfort to patient, differentiating stat requests from routine samples. # Performs venipuncture and skin puncture utilizing the appropriate procedure, technique and materials for each test ordered. # Obtains blood/specimen and performs various screening tests as ordered for diagnostic testing. # Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients. # Calms and reassures patients/significant other who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation. # Prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories. Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities. Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests. Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data. Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies. Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies). Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. # Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. # Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. # Supports and participates in the organization#s Performance Improvement initiatives. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. # Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds). # Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices. Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times. Provides coverage for relief and absences as required. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications Completion of an approved medical assistant program Required or Completion of a nursing assistant program with documentation of training in EKG and Phlebotomy in lieu of medical assistant training Required Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonatal, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Required Current CPR/BLS certification Required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Assists staff by performing patient care activities, EKG, phlebotomy, clerical and other activities required to meet the needs of patients and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assists with special procedures and examinations.

What you will do

* Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by: • Contributing information in day to day management of patient care. • Carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated. • Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. â-¦ Takes and records patient's vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. â-¦ Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum). â-¦ Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity. â-¦ Maintains records of fluid intake and output. â-¦ Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). â-¦ Observes and reports patient's response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. â-¦ Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. â-¦ Obtains medical and lab records. â-¦ Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patients as required. â-¦ Performs other procedures specific to clinical area. â-¦ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
* Performs diagnostic EKGs as required. • Informs and explains EKG test purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing • Determines proper placement and attaches electrodes to specified areas of patient's body appropriately utilizing EKG equipment. • Administers EKG exam, and observes patient, EKG tracings and equipment recognizing and reporting abnormal reactions, events or technically inadequate results. • Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry.
* Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy functions efficiently with a minimum of discomfort to patient, differentiating stat requests from routine samples. • Performs venipuncture and skin puncture utilizing the appropriate procedure, technique and materials for each test ordered. • Obtains blood/specimen and performs various screening tests as ordered for diagnostic testing. • Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients. • Calms and reassures patients/significant other who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation. • Prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories.
* Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.
* Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests.
* Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
* Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
* Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
* Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
* Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. • Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. • Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. • Supports and participates in the organization's Performance Improvement initiatives.
* Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. • Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds). • Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
* Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
* Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times.
* Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

* Completion of an approved medical assistant program Required or
* Completion of a nursing assistant program with documentation of training in EKG and Phlebotomy in lieu of medical assistant training Required
* Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonatal, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Required
* Current CPR/BLS certification Required

Physical Demands

* Standing - Constantly
* Walking - Constantly
* Sitting - Rarely
* Lifting - Frequently
* Carrying - Frequently
* Pushing - Occasionally
* Pulling - Occasionally
* Climbing - Occasionally
* Balancing - Occasionally
* Stooping - Frequently
* Kneeling - Frequently
* Crouching - Frequently
* Crawling - Occasionally
* Reaching - Frequently
* Handling - Frequently
* Grasping - Frequently
* Feeling - Constantly
* Talking - Constantly
* Hearing - Constantly
* Repetitive Motions - Constantly
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Assists staff by performing patient care activities, EKG, phlebotomy, clerical and other activities required to meet the needs of patients and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assists with special procedures and examinations. What you will do Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by: # Contributing information in day to day management of patient care. # Carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated. # Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. â-¦ Takes and records patient#s vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. â-¦ Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum). â-¦ Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity. â-¦ Maintains records of fluid intake and output. â-¦ Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). â-¦ Observes and reports patient#s response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. â-¦ Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. â-¦ Obtains medical and lab records. â-¦ Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patients as required. â-¦ Performs other procedures specific to clinical area. â-¦ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner. Performs diagnostic EKGs as required. # Informs and explains EKG test purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing # Determines proper placement and attaches electrodes to specified areas of patient#s body appropriately utilizing EKG equipment. # Administers EKG exam, and observes patient, EKG tracings and equipment recognizing and reporting abnormal reactions, events or technically inadequate results. # Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy functions efficiently with a minimum of discomfort to patient, differentiating stat requests from routine samples. # Performs venipuncture and skin puncture utilizing the appropriate procedure, technique and materials for each test ordered. # Obtains blood/specimen and performs various screening tests as ordered for diagnostic testing. # Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients. # Calms and reassures patients/significant other who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation. # Prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories. Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities. Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests. Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data. Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies. Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies). Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. # Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. # Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. # Supports and participates in the organization#s Performance Improvement initiatives. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. # Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds). # Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices. Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times. Provides coverage for relief and absences as required. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications Completion of an approved medical assistant program Required or Completion of a nursing assistant program with documentation of training in EKG and Phlebotomy in lieu of medical assistant training Required Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonatal, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Required Current CPR/BLS certification Required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Assists staff by performing patient care activities, EKG, phlebotomy, clerical and other activities required to meet the needs of patients and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assists with special procedures and examinations.

What you will do

* Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by: • Contributing information in day to day management of patient care. • Carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated. • Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. â-¦ Takes and records patient's vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. â-¦ Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum). â-¦ Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity. â-¦ Maintains records of fluid intake and output. â-¦ Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). â-¦ Observes and reports patient's response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. â-¦ Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. â-¦ Obtains medical and lab records. â-¦ Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patients as required. â-¦ Performs other procedures specific to clinical area. â-¦ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
* Performs diagnostic EKGs as required. • Informs and explains EKG test purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing • Determines proper placement and attaches electrodes to specified areas of patient's body appropriately utilizing EKG equipment. • Administers EKG exam, and observes patient, EKG tracings and equipment recognizing and reporting abnormal reactions, events or technically inadequate results. • Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry.
* Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy functions efficiently with a minimum of discomfort to patient, differentiating stat requests from routine samples. • Performs venipuncture and skin puncture utilizing the appropriate procedure, technique and materials for each test ordered. • Obtains blood/specimen and performs various screening tests as ordered for diagnostic testing. • Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients. • Calms and reassures patients/significant other who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation. • Prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories.
* Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.
* Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests.
* Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
* Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
* Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
* Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
* Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. • Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. • Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. • Supports and participates in the organization's Performance Improvement initiatives.
* Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. • Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds). • Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
* Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
* Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times.
* Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

* Completion of an approved medical assistant program Required or
* Completion of a nursing assistant program with documentation of training in EKG and Phlebotomy in lieu of medical assistant training Required
* Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonatal, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Required
* Current CPR/BLS certification Required

Physical Demands

* Standing - Constantly
* Walking - Constantly
* Sitting - Rarely
* Lifting - Frequently
* Carrying - Frequently
* Pushing - Occasionally
* Pulling - Occasionally
* Climbing - Occasionally
* Balancing - Occasionally
* Stooping - Frequently
* Kneeling - Frequently
* Crouching - Frequently
* Crawling - Occasionally
* Reaching - Frequently
* Handling - Frequently
* Grasping - Frequently
* Feeling - Constantly
* Talking - Constantly
* Hearing - Constantly
* Repetitive Motions - Constantly
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Assists staff by performing patient care activities, EKG, phlebotomy, clerical and other activities required to meet the needs of patients and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assists with special procedures and examinations. What you will do Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by: # Contributing information in day to day management of patient care. # Carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated. # Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. â-¦ Takes and records patient#s vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. â-¦ Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum). â-¦ Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity. â-¦ Maintains records of fluid intake and output. â-¦ Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). â-¦ Observes and reports patient#s response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. â-¦ Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. â-¦ Obtains medical and lab records. â-¦ Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patients as required. â-¦ Performs other procedures specific to clinical area. â-¦ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner. Performs diagnostic EKGs as required. # Informs and explains EKG test purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing # Determines proper placement and attaches electrodes to specified areas of patient#s body appropriately utilizing EKG equipment. # Administers EKG exam, and observes patient, EKG tracings and equipment recognizing and reporting abnormal reactions, events or technically inadequate results. # Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry. Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy functions efficiently with a minimum of discomfort to patient, differentiating stat requests from routine samples. # Performs venipuncture and skin puncture utilizing the appropriate procedure, technique and materials for each test ordered. # Obtains blood/specimen and performs various screening tests as ordered for diagnostic testing. # Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients. # Calms and reassures patients/significant other who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation. # Prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories. Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities. Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests. Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data. Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies. Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies). Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel. Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. # Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. # Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. # Supports and participates in the organization#s Performance Improvement initiatives. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. # Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds). # Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor. Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices. Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times. Provides coverage for relief and absences as required. Performs other duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications Completion of an approved medical assistant program Required or Completion of a nursing assistant program with documentation of training in EKG and Phlebotomy in lieu of medical assistant training Required Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonatal, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Required Current CPR/BLS certification Required Physical Demands Standing - Constantly Walking - Constantly Sitting - Rarely Lifting - Frequently Carrying - Frequently Pushing - Occasionally Pulling - Occasionally Climbing - Occasionally Balancing - Occasionally Stooping - Frequently Kneeling - Frequently Crouching - Frequently Crawling - Occasionally Reaching - Frequently Handling - Frequently Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Constantly Talking - Constantly Hearing - Constantly Repetitive Motions - Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Assists staff by performing patient care activities, EKG, phlebotomy, clerical and other activities required to meet the needs of patients and in compliance with established policies and procedures. Assists with special procedures and examinations.

What you will do

* Provides patient care by performing assigned tasks for patient care plan implementation by: • Contributing information in day to day management of patient care. • Carrying out routine nursing care measures as delegated. • Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. â-¦ Takes and records patient's vital signs. Taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. â-¦ Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum). â-¦ Delivers activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination and progressive activity. â-¦ Maintains records of fluid intake and output. â-¦ Provides measures of comfort and convenience (i.e., water, blankets, etc.). â-¦ Observes and reports patient's response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. â-¦ Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring (sitter) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. â-¦ Obtains medical and lab records. â-¦ Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patients as required. â-¦ Performs other procedures specific to clinical area. â-¦ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets age-specific patient needs in a caring, compassionate, and sensitive manner.
* Performs diagnostic EKGs as required. • Informs and explains EKG test purposes and procedures to the patient prior to commencement of testing • Determines proper placement and attaches electrodes to specified areas of patient's body appropriately utilizing EKG equipment. • Administers EKG exam, and observes patient, EKG tracings and equipment recognizing and reporting abnormal reactions, events or technically inadequate results. • Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all procedures including proper ordering, charging, and computer entry.
* Collects specimens and performs phlebotomy functions efficiently with a minimum of discomfort to patient, differentiating stat requests from routine samples. • Performs venipuncture and skin puncture utilizing the appropriate procedure, technique and materials for each test ordered. • Obtains blood/specimen and performs various screening tests as ordered for diagnostic testing. • Collects venous, capillary and micro specimens from patients. • Calms and reassures patients/significant other who are anxious or apprehensive about having blood specimen withdrawn; explains why specimen is needed in order to elicit cooperation. • Prepares and transports specimens and test requests to appropriate laboratories.
* Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.
* Performs clerical duties such as answering telephone, responding to call signal, filing/assembling charts, completing tab sets, transcribing orders and scheduling tests.
* Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
* Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
* Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
* Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
* Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. • Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. • Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. • Supports and participates in the organization's Performance Improvement initiatives.
* Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner. • Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds). • Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
* Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement with consideration given to risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
* Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times.
* Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

* Completion of an approved medical assistant program Required or
* Completion of a nursing assistant program with documentation of training in EKG and Phlebotomy in lieu of medical assistant training Required
* Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the neonatal, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Required
* Current CPR/BLS certification Required

Physical Demands

* Standing - Constantly
* Walking - Constantly
* Sitting - Rarely
* Lifting - Frequently
* Carrying - Frequently
* Pushing - Occasionally
* Pulling - Occasionally
* Climbing - Occasionally
* Balancing - Occasionally
* Stooping - Frequently
* Kneeling - Frequently
* Crouching - Frequently
* Crawling - Occasionally
* Reaching - Frequently
* Handling - Frequently
* Grasping - Frequently
* Feeling - Constantly
* Talking - Constantly
* Hearing - Constantly
* Repetitive Motions - Constantly
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Posting Date

09/03/ Tennessee Ave,Covington,Tennessee,38019,United States of America

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?

If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.

Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals - including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs - to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.

DaVita - which is Italian for "giving life" - is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.

Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.

Some details about this position:

• No Dialysis experience is required.

• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic

• Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training

• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What you can expect:

• Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.

• Our PCTs care for multiple patients.

• Technician Duties. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.

• Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.

• Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.

What we'll provide:

DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more

• Paid training

Requirements:

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles

• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb

• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients.

• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

• Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

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