Technologist Intermediate (JR234265)

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System seeks a Patient Care Technician to perform a variety of clinical and clerical duties in a physician’s office or clinic. Responsibilities include taking vitals, collecting specimens, running basic tests, and assisting providers during examinations.

Requires a PCT training program with BLS, phlebotomy and 12-lead ECG, along with high school diploma or equivalent. English proficiency and compliance with safety procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• English literacy required.
• Certificate-based PCT training including BLS, phlebotomy and 12-lead ECG.
• Nursing assistant cert or 2 years direct care experience preferred.
• BLS training is required.
• OHS annual assessment and fit testing are part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Record patients' vitals in EMR and ensure accuracy of results.
• Perform EKGs, ABI, venipuncture and specimen collection as needed.
• Prepare blood drawings and specimens for testing; ensure accuracy of results.
• Assist physicians during annual physicals and eye/hearing exams.
• Handle urine testing, rapid strep, hematocrit, HCG, hemoglobin and INR tests.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

PCT training with BLS, phlebotomy & 12-lead ECG

Nursing assistant certificate

Job description

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

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Overview

Performs a variety of clinical and clerical services in a clinic or physicians office. Performs related work as required.

Responsibilities

• 1. Record Patients vitals in EMR stem, including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and measurements
  as needed
  * Accuracy of results.
  ***
  2. Performs EKGS, ABI's, Venipunctures
  as needed
  * Accuracy of results
  ***
  3. Prepare blood drawings & Specimens for resulting
  as needed
  * Accuracy of results
  ***
  4. Hook up and disconnect patients form Holter and event monitors
  as needed
  * Low rate of patient error
  ***
  5. Assist physicians with annual physicals, including eye and hearing exams
  as needed
  * Accuracy of results
  ***
  6. Run automated urine testing, rapid strep testing. hematocrit, HCG, hemoglobin and INR testing
  as needed
  * Accuracy of results
  ***
  7. Maintain log book contain abnormal result find
• 8. Ensure that medications are not expired or opened Maintain and order medical supplies
  * Compliant with health care regulations
  ***
  9. Sterilize instruments and equipment using autoclave prepare patients exam and procedure rooms
  * Safe and efficient medical procedures
  ***
  10. Provide patients with educational materials pertaining there upcoming procedures, answer any questions they may have
  * Patient satisfaction
  ***
  11. Obtain insurance authorizations for prescriptions and procedures
  * Patient satisfaction
  ***
  12. Make appointments, answer phones, scan documents and medical-records into EMR
  * Patient satisfaction and accurate clinical follow up
  ***
  13. Reply and process medical records request
  * Accuracy of care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certificate of successfully completing a Patient Care Technician training program with presentation of competency based orientation and Basic Cardiac Life Support. Training must include phlebotomy and 12 Lead ECG required
• Graduate of state approved nursing assistant certificate program or 2 years experience as a direct care provider in a related clinical setting or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the Director of Nursing. Emergency Department positions preferred EMS training or medical corpsman experience.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training required
• OHS Annual Assessment
• OHS Fit Test