Technician-Patient Care PRN II

Summary

•Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.

Responsibilities

•Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices

Requirements

•Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms

•Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings

•Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments

•Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps

•Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals

•Transports non-monitored patients •Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports

•Performs other duties as assigned