Patient Care Specialist - Observation Unit - 6025 (Full Time)

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.
• Current CPR certification.
• Completion of a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPT) program or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

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 - $XXXX.XX per year, depending on experience.

Schedule

This is a Full Time position with hours to be determined based on departmental needs.