Patient Care Technician - Critical Care North

Company: Northern Arizona Healthcare
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: August 30, 2020

Job Description:

OverviewThe PCT, under the supervision of the charge nurse, clinical manager, and/or director is responsible for assisting in patient care, documentation and supply management. They will also work to keep the unit supplied, clean, and organized. S/he answers the telephone, and answers any questions the patient or their support system may have within their capabilities. S/he follows all policies and procedures of Northern Arizona Healthcare. They will perform or assist with procedures that fall within the scope of practice of a PCT. The PCT may be caring for infants, children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.ResponsibilitiesPatient Care* Maintains department cleanliness including following procedures for clean up after treatments.* Assists in transporting patients, equipment, and supplies.* Assists with transfer of patient with restrictions in weight bearing or impairment of motor status.* Assist patients with donning/doffing compression garments as needed.* Observe patient for skin integrity and report any problem areas to supervising clinicians.* Assist with dressing removal as assigned by supervising clinician.* Assisting patients with activities of daily living such as toileting as needed.* Assisting patients with mobility under the direction of supervising clinician including but not limited to therapeutic exercises.Education* Demonstrates understanding of the Unit's Standards of Care and Practice and Administrative Policies as well as being able to locate Policy and Procedures Manuals on the assigned units.* Focuses on personal development areas, engaging in professional/collegial interactions with peers and students.Compliance/Safety* Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.* Demonstrates and utilizes the guidelines of care and practice via the nursing process and in accordance with Arizona State Board of Nursing Laws and Regulations being able to perform at a fully competent level.* Demonstrates accuracy of documentation of assessments, interventions and patient responses as evidenced by the appropriate documentation systems.* Follows guidelines for safety with regards to contact precautions and all policies/procedures dealing with blood borne pathogens.* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.* If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED- RequiredGraduate of a Nursing Assistant Program- RequiredCertification & LicensuresCurrent, unrestricted CNA license in the State of Arizona- RequiredBasic Life Support (BLS)- Required

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