PATIENT CARE TECH - PRN

Hospital For Special Surgery; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

OneCore Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Per Diem healthcare assistant to support patient care under RN supervision. The role involves performing 12-lead EKGs, collecting vitals, and documenting findings in nursing notes.

You will also handle waived tests like urine pregnancy and glucometer checks, and assist with basic dressings as directed. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, current BCLS certification, and the ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Current BCLS certification required or must be trained within 30 days of hire.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs 12 Lead EKG and documents results for nursing staff.
• Gathers patient information including vital signs and documents findings.
• Performs waived tests (urine pregnancy test, Glucometer) and logs results.
• Changes simple dressings as directed by the RN.
• Keeps nurse informed of patient status and reports changes immediately.
• Restocks supplies/equipment to maintain adequate patient care levels.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competence of designated skills for the position.
• Adheres to safety requirements to ensure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrates safe operation of equipment and reports unsafe conditions.
• Understands importance of continuing education and professional growth.
• Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
• Interacts professionally with patients, families, visitors and staff.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: OneCore Health - Oklahoma City, OK, Position Type: Per Diem, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Overall Responsibility:

Key tasks and responsibilities (essential functions):

• Performs 12 Lead EKG, places report on chart, ensures nurse and anesthesia provider are aware of document.
• Gathers patient information including vital signs, pulse oximetry reading, height/weight and documents findings on the applicable nurses notes.
• Performs waived test including urine pregnancy test and Glucometer. Documents test in log books and on the applicable nurses notes.
• Changes simple dressings as directed by the RN.
• Keeps nurse informed of patient status at all times. Changes in status are reported immediately.
• Restocks supplies/equipment in area to maintain adequate levels for patient care.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Adheres to established OneCore Health safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of OneCore Health responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care.
• Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional environment.

Licensure and Certification:

Current BCLS required, if not current must become trained within 30 days of hire.

Experience/Education required:

Previous experience preferred.

High School graduate or GED required.

Environmental and physical requirements - Requires physical ability for long term standing, occasional sitting, crouching, kneeling, frequent walking, reaching with reaching above head and below waist. The employee must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills. Requires communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families and physicians. Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch. Job risk include exposure to blood and body fluids (high), contact with laser and chemicals, lifting of 30 - 75 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease.