Critical Care Tech Weekend- PVC, Full Time, Days

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of licensed nurses, the Patient Care Associate III performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care with minimal supervision and within established policies
• Accurately check and record vital signs
• Collect specimens as directed
• Promptly answer call lights and provide necessary assistance in a timely manner
• Report patient changes, problems, complaints or requests to appropriate personnel
• Assist in the maintenance of equipment
• Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Perform phlebotomy

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Previous experience preferred
• Current BLS certification

Skills

• Uses common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick
• Understands technical information from supervisors, charts, reference books, manuals, and labels
• Uses eyes, ears, hands, and fingers with skill
• Acts quickly in an emergency, rendering appropriate life-saving measures
• Communicates effectively with people
• Adapts to frequent changes in duties
• Follows and/or gives precise instructions
• Records and interprets information accurately
• Able to care for patients of all ages