Patient Care Tech Short Stay Observation Unit (0.3 Eve)

Mercycare; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a Part-time Patient Care Tech for the Short Stay Observation Unit (0.3 Eve). You will support licensed nurses, maintain patient privacy, document care, and assist with room prep and supplies.

Strong communication and multitasking are essential; CNA or Health Support training preferred. You must have HS diploma or equivalent; BLS/ACLS per policy; certification required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Document care in real time and maintain patient privacy.
• Organize rooms, supplies and communicate handoffs effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse aide/Health Support program preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Computer navigation

Job description

## Patient Care Tech Short Stay Observation Unit (0.3 Eve)Apply: Mercy Medical Center: Part time: Posted Today: JR105360**Work Shift**Evening Shift**Scheduled Weekly Hours**12**Summary**This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by providing safe and effective patient care by performing tasks and support functions under the supervision of a Licensed Nurse. Patient Care Technicians may fulfill an expanded role by performing additional tasks and responsibilities as delegated by their department.**Job Description****Job Duties*** Ensure that accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families, and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed.* Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome* Provide safe and effective patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse by performing tasks and support functions as delegated by department* Observe and communicate to the licensed nurse any changes in patient condition and pertinent information regarding the needs of the patient and/or significant others* Demonstrate effective and age-appropriate communication as well as the ability to understand the needs of the patient including non-verbal communication, fears, anxieties and language/cultural barriers* Maintains accurate and real time documentation of patient care provided* Assures patient privacy by knocking on doors, closing curtains and protecting patient information* Responds within scope of practice to emergencies and life-threatening conditions* Demonstrates support for changes in practice designed to improve performance.* Organize and prioritize daily work, taking into account the needs of patients, families and other health care workers* Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and department work areas* Assist in identifying quality improvement opportunities and demonstrate support for changes in practice designed to improve performance* Ability to prioritize tasks, identify needs for changes in priorities and takes the initiative to recommend and implement changes in concert with their supervisor.* Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.**Department Specific Duties**Short Stay Observation Unit:* Obtains equipment and CPMs needed for patients, with correct set up and removal as per physician orders and/or delegated to.* Prepares rooms and pre-operative beds for surgery as trained and delegated to.* Participates in regular stocking of supplies in patient rooms and alcoves as required by dept. standards.* Demonstrates competency in computer navigation to access and find needed information effectively and efficiently as evidenced in hand-offs and documentation. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Role Models exemplary customer service skills including verbal and non-verbal skills and proper phone etiquette* Creates a welcoming environment for all healthcare team members.* Demonstrates the ability to provide safe and effective patient care* Must have the ability to remain focused in stressful situations and perform multiple tasks quickly. **Professional Experience*** Previous Patient Care Tech or Certified Nursing Assistant experience preferred **Education*** High School diploma or equivalent preferred* In addition, ONE of the following is preferred: + completion of a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Health Support Professional program + a minimum of 2 years in a baccalaureate program + one year in an Associate's Degree in Nursing program + comparable education, training and experience in the absence of successful completion of a CNA or Health Support Professional program **Licensure, Certification, Registration*** Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.* Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date. **Physical Requirements**Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently**Pay Rate Type**Hourly