Patient Care Technician - Cath Lab/IR - PRN

Status: Shift: Other (United States of America) Hours per week: 0 Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work that he/she completes; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse.

Qualifications Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required or A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Patient Care Technician certification may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Qualifications Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred Skills and Abilities Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency) Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency) Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency) Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency) Knowledge of the correct set up for Oxygen delivery and safety, and vital sign monitors necessary for patient care during transport. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Patient Care Technician - PCTC - AMCA Or an active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness. Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timley manner. Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department. Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse. Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions. Performs age-specific EKGs, in OP Clinic and Cath Lab & IR. Schedule patient appointments. Meets the needs of any patient in the department. Applies proper techniques with simple dressing changes. Maintains and follows proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes. Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained. Participates in intra- and