Patient Care Specialist - Med/Surg 3 (Full Time) - 6160

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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

St. Mary's Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $XX.XX - $XXX.XX per hour based on experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with hours to be determined based on departmental needs.