Patient Care Technician, Fulltime, Days - Miami, Florida - CNA
Company: Jackson Memorial Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Patient Care Technician, Fulltime, Days - Miami,
FloridaDescription Position Summary: Patient Care Technician is a
member of the health care team who performs functions which support
the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of
a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their
hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.Duties &
Responsibilities: Uses a systematic process to provide/modify care
and patient/family education. Assists health care team with simple
procedure; prepares supplies equipment; provides patient/family
support, assists in positioning patients, sets up/or remove
equipment etc. Performs a variety of tasks associated with
generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, IV lines,
drainage, personal hygiene: bath, dressing, bed making/linen
changes etc.). Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when
providing patient care (spirometer, restraints etc.). Prepares and
cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between
patient use. Transports patients to and from treatment areas when
needed. Cleans clinic area he/she is assigned to after patients
treatment is finished at the end of day according to departmental
procedures. Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen
evaluation. Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive
equipment, i.e. washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts,
straps, etc. Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked. Assists
with office duties as needed, i.e. answering phone, taking
messages. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies
and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency
check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values
(Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all
other related job duties as assigned.QualificationsExperience:
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.Education:
High School Diploma or successful completion of GED is
required.License Certification: Completion of an approved Nursing
Assistant Certification program is required. All new hires after
08/09/2020 are required to have a Certified Nursing Assistant
License. Employees hired into the classification before this date
are grandfathered in. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life
Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification with at least
6 months validity required.Knowledge Skill Abilities: Ability to
analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting
multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral
and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful
situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions. Knowledge and skill
in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
Must meet and maintain current all unit specific and organizational
skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the
nursing area.Physical Demands: Job function requires extended
standing or walking. Must be able to carry objects weighing 21 to
50 pounds. Able to lift or move objects weighing 51 to 100 pounds
with the use of appropriate devices. Jobs in this group require
frequent visual acuity to perform activities related to extended
use of computers. Additional information and provision requests for
reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home
unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations
Committee (RAC).Work Environment: Jobs in this group are required
to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high
pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction
with a diverse population including team members, providers,
patients, insurance companies and other members of the public.
Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with
occasional outdoor exposures. Exposure to various environments such
as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations
and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office
environment. May also be exposed to needle sticks, airborne
infections, medical gases, X-Ray, chemical exposures and other
potential hazards. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
when exposed to infectious/clinical hospital environment.
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with
disabilities to perform the described essential functions.
Additional information and provision requests for reasonable
accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in
collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee
(RAC).
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