PCT -- Patient Care Tech

DESCRIPTIONThe Nurse Technician (or Patient Care Tech) provides direct and indirect basic health care to patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric assists as needed with environmental and informational services; and communicates effectively to ensure positive outcomes for patients. Promotes the mission and values of the hospital. Demonstrates the ability to maintain an understanding attitude and responsible concern toward patients which is evidenced in speech and actions, and shows interest/ability to acquire knowledge of and develop skills in basic nursing procedures.

Additional responsibilites include, but are not limited to:

? Specimen Collection: foley, mid-stream, hemoccult stool, remove fecal impaction, perform phlebotomy, use aseptic technique in simple dressing changes.
? Demonstrating satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility staff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and governmental and regulatory agencies
? Assuring participation in relevant in-service training sessions, facility meetings and continuing educational opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.
? Demonstrating honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property.
? Demonstrating ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and compete duties within allotted time.
? Appropriately accessing the resources of the company?s corporate offices for consultation and program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Shares professional knowledge with staff, directors, managers and hospital personnel.
? Participate in hospital wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors.
? Complying with HIPAA regulatory requirements.

EOE D/M/V/FREQUIREMENTS? Successful completion of one (1) semester of Nursing School Clinical rotation or Nurse Technician class (provided at hospital) required.

? Must have ability to successfully demonstrate advanced skills in phlebotomy, assessment of vital signs, aseptic technique in simple dressing changes, foley insertion and care, and checking for and removal of fecal impaction.

? Must have CNA certificate in the state of Arizona.

? Must have a certificate from an accredited Nurse Technician program or nursing assistant training program.

? Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment.