Clinical Tech SRC PACU

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is looking for a patient care assistant (CNA) to support daily patient care under RN or Patient Care Manager supervision in New Haven, CT. You will assist with activities of daily living, take vital signs, and help with non-sterile treatments.

Responsibilities include collecting weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; performing phlebotomy where applicable; and maintaining PFCC with patients and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CNA certification preferred or currently enrolled in nursing program.
• 1 year patient care experience preferred (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide or Nurse Technician).
• Possesses basic data collection skills and comfort with vital signs and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily patient care activities including assistance with activities of daily living and comfort measures.
• Collects data: weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Performs non-sterile treatments such as cold compresses.
• Performs phlebotomy as area allows.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions and shows respect to others.
• Attends mandatory inservices and participates in ongoing education.
• Performs other duties as requested by Patient Care Manager; flexible to unit needs.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; CNA certification preferred

Nursing program enrollment or completion of one clinical nursing rotation

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the direct supervision of the RN or Patient Care Manager, performs duties of daily patient care which include bath and assistance with activities of daily living, data collection on weight, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements. Performs non-sterile treatments, phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment) and EKG's. Patient and family centered care (PFCC) at YNHH is demonstrated by working with patients and their families based on the 4 principles of PFCC: participation, dignity and respect, information sharing, and collaboration. This includes providing service excellence by creating a great "First Impression" by demonstrating exemplary customer service skills for all customer groups including patients, families/friends, physicians, staff and support department personnel. Adheres to the "I Am YNHH" service excellence pledge and promotes a positive work environment. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Conducts daily patient care activities including activities of daily living and comfort measures.
  • 1.1Performs complete or partial bath.
• 2.Collects Data.
  • 2.1Obtains weights, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements, including orthostatic parameters as appropriate.
• 3.Performs non-sterile treatments.
  • 3.1Applies cold compresses.
• 4.Performs specimen collection/procedures.
  • 4.1Performs phlebotomy (depending upon area of assignment.)
• 5.Uses effective interpersonal skills in all interactions.
  • 5.1Demonstrates respect for the other person in all interactions.
• 6.Maintains active involvement in all educational activities related to role.
  • 6.1Attends all mandatory inservices.
• 7.Performs other responsibilities as requested by Patient care manager.
  • 7.1Is flexible with time as assignment changes to meet unit needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a CNA or complete certification prior to completion of orientation or has completed one clinical nursing school rotation and currently enrolled in a nursing program.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year patient care experience (EKG, Phlebotomy, Nurse Aide, Nurse Technician) preferred.

LICENSURE

N/A

Additional Information

• THIS POSITION IS COVERED BY THE TEAMSTERS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
• Minimum: 18.09
• Maximum: 35.90