Patient Care Specialist - Medical Telemetry (Full Time) - 6035

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeing a Full Time Patient Care Specialist . This position assists in providing patient care activities for which employee has been prepared and in conformance with Medical Center policy and procedures, functions under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Details

• Demonstrates ability to properly perform 12 lead EKG.
• Responsible for recognizing tracing and bringing abnormalities to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
• Collects blood samples by venipuncture or skin puncture on patients.
• Cleans equipment with approved solution per the MIFU.
• Reports maintenance concerns or faulty equipment per facility policy.
• Accurately and timely enters documentation in the electronic medical record or database.
• Assists in providing direct, safe, effective patient care to meet physical, spiritual, and psychological needs of patients ranging in age from neonate to geriatrics.
• Measures and records vital signs and bringing abnormalities to attention
• Monitors and documents intake and output and bringing abnormalities to attention
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene and grooming,
• Supports patient nutrition, including meal assistance and feeding as appropriate.
• Provides basic skin care monitoring and reporting changes in skin condition.
• Provides basic respiratory support as directed (e.g., oxygen setup)
• Assists with clinical procedures within scope of training and as delegated.
• Provides indirect patient care activities as assigned by the individual unit.
• Observes and reports pertinent information to the patient care nurse/charge nurse.
• Documents thoroughly and accurately describe the progress of the patient.
• Provides appropriate explanations within scope of training, to patients prior to performing procedures.
• Communicates in an appropriate manner with patient and family.
• Utilizes interpersonal techniques which facilitate a productive relationship while working with colleagues and personnel.
• Continues to increase job knowledge by attending in-service programs
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Reports on the job as scheduled.
• Follows all standard safety precautions.
• Follows the standards of conduct and policies and procedures of St. Mary’s Medical Center and applicable laws and regulations and reports violations through the appropriate chain of command.
• Annually completes required competency assessments.
• Utilize appropriate measures to promote and maintain patient safety.
• Makes decisions which include using the age of the patients treated when appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operation to include but not limited to the required unit specific equipment/procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of on-going unit specific performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED required.

In addition, must meet the following criteria: Successful completion of a multi-skilled technician program which includes EKG, phlebotomy, and direct patient care. Certification must be valid and current.

Experience: EKG and Phlebotomy training with patient experience in clinical setting preferred.

Certifications/Skills: Verbal ability required to communicate with patients and understand instructions received from nursing staff; manual dexterity required to use hands easily and skillfully while aiding patients. BLS required.