Patient Care Tech - Acute Care Pediatrics 12 - PRN

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infant (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Degree or equivalent
• Preferred Education: Certified Nursing Assistant
• Required Licensure/Certification: AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent
• Preferred Licensure/Certification: N/A
• Minimum Qualifications Required: Certification/Completion Of One Of The Following Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Military Corpsmen/Medic, Nursing Aide Training Program
• Experience within a healthcare environment OR Completion of foundations/ clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Knowledge of basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Ability to assist with feeding, hydration, and nutrition
• Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate care
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/ Carrying (0-100 lbs.), Push/Pull (0-100 lbs.), Climb, Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bend
• Sitting, Walking, Standing
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination); Perform shift work; Maneuver weight of patients; Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder; Reach above shoulder; Repetitive arm/hand movements; Finger Dexterity
• Depth perception; Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents; Exposure to moving mechanical parts; Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy; Exposure to high pitched noises
• Mental/Sensory - Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $17.25 - $24.12

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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