Unit Care Tech New! MedSurg/ICU | Full-Time | Gilbert ...Read More Quick Apply! MedSurg/ICU Type: Location: Gilbert

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is hiring a patient care assistant to support direct patient care under supervision and perform unit clerical duties to ensure timely sharing of information and efficient care delivery.

Role requires a high school diploma, hospital experience preferred, and current BLS certification; LNA/CNA or RN student status within 2 years of hire is required. Schedule is full-time, on-site, 7am–7:30pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospital or healthcare experience preferred.
• Six months experience with computer data entry or word processing preferred.
• Patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care activities under supervision to support care plans.
• Collect and record routine patient data for chart accuracy.
• Identify and report unusual findings to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
• Maintain inventory of stock items and assist with unit operations.
• Greet patients and families, answer calls, and provide orientation to unit processes.
• Prepare patient charts for admissions and coordinate with Health Information Management for chart transfers.

Job description

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Days, 7am-7:30pm

Category: Patient Care Svcs(Tech & Asst)

Posting #: 1065983

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of direct patient care services to assist in the implementation of selected portions of the care plan as directed and supervised by a Clinical Nurse. In addition, this position performs a variety of clerical and customer service support functions for a patient care unit/department to provide for the timely sharing of information, communication and order entry to appropriate sources.

Position Duties

• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional; collects and records a variety of routine patient data to ensure ongoing accuracy or patient chart. Performs a variety of patient chart maintenance activities to provide for ready availability and accessibility to data.
• As directed and supervised by healthcare professional, performs a variety of basic patient care activities to provide for optimal comfort and safety of the patient.
• Identifies and reports unusual findings or observations, clinical symptoms, behaviors, and treatment administered to appropriate healthcare professional to ensure timely and effective intervention.
• Maintains inventory levels of stock items, supplies, and equipment; photocopies and files documents as requested to provide for efficient unit operations.
• Participates in a variety of in-service programs, meetings, conferences, and daily care rounds to maintain understanding of care plan changes, issues, and expectations.
• Performs a variety of activities to provide for ongoing maintenance of the unit's environment; Assist in performance of a variety of related tasks and functions as needed.
• Greets patients, families, visitors, and care team members to the unit; answers telephone and call lights as appropriate and responds to inquiries both in person and via telephone; Provides orientation to the unit and hospital systems and processes to patients and family members to ensure familiarity with unit's policies and requirements.
• Assemble patient charts for new admissions and enters admission orders and demographic data as needed to provide for timely and complete patient record for efficient patient care and financial processes.
• Maintains and updates orders to chart; transfers charts with patient and discharge charts to Health Information Management department. Updates chart locator database to ensure accurate information.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Completion of a course of study leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. Required

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Hospital or healthcare experience. Preferred

2. Six months experience with computer data entry or word processing. Preferred

3. Patient care experience. Preferred

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Current Arizona EMT/Arizona Paramedic Certification OR successfully completed clinical nursing skills portion of an accredited nursing program (RN) within 2 years of date of hire. Required

2. Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association prior to start date. Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Constantly 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Frequently 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly 12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly 14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Frequently 15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly 16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Frequently 17. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable