Patient Care Technician HUC CNA Immuno Compromised

Patient Care Technician HUC CNA Immuno Compromised

Requirements

• Current CNA Certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Clerical or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Provides excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.
• Reports and records patient care findings and data in a timely manner.
• Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.
• Performs non-nursing duties as delegated (e.g., cleaning, stocking, answering phones, clerical support, providing directions).
• Implements plan of care as delegated.
• Performs assigned duties within Scope of Practice and performs specialized procedures with skill validation and according to regulatory standards.
• Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.
• Answers patient call lights.
• Schedules tests and treatments as ordered.
• May provide access control to visitor entrance to secure units.
• Answers unit telephones and disseminates information appropriately.
• Processes, organizes, files and maintains patient and unit records.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• Acts as unit receptionist.
• May organize, stock and maintain supplies on the unit.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNA experience or applicable healthcare experience.
• Current enrollment in nursing school.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience as a Secretary in a hospital.
• Experience using electronic medical records.
• Experience with word processing software.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.