Patient Care Specialist - 3 East Surgical (Full Time) - 6080

Demonstrated Skills

• Demonstrates ability to properly perform 12 lead EKG.
• Recognizes tracing and brings abnormalities to the attention of the Charge Nurse.
• Captures 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.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Utilizes interpersonal techniques which facilitate a productive relationship while working with colleagues and personnel.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Utilizes interpersonal techniques which facilitate a productive relationship while working with colleagues and personnel.
• 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

• Ability to perform 12 lead EKG.
• Experience with venipuncture or skin puncture.
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning protocols.
• Documentation skills in electronic medical records.
• Ability to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Confidentiality practices.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of unit-specific equipment and procedures.
• Knowledge of performance improvement activities.