Patient Care Technician, Fulltime, Nights, SW 7 Med Surg - Miami, Florida - CNA
Company: Jackson Memorial Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Patient Care Technician, Fulltime, Nights, SW 7 Med Surg -
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).
Keywords: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami , Patient Care Technician, Fulltime, Nights, SW 7 Med Surg - Miami, Florida - CNA, Professions , Miami, Florida
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