Technician-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care provider is seeking a compassionate Technician-Patient Care to deliver essential patient care services. In this entry-level role, you will work closely with registered nurses, performing vital tasks such as monitoring vital signs and assisting with patient mobility. Your contributions will help create a supportive and healing environment for patients, ensuring their comfort and safety during their stay. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and are eager to start your career in health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in patient care.
• CNA Program/Certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks under the direction of the RN.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with nursing staff.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Blood Glucose Testing

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices.
• 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.

Specifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Licensure

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care