PRN Patient Care Technician- IRL Rheumatology

IRL is seeking a PRN Patient Care Technician for the Rheumatology Clinic. Hours will be accomplished between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday.

Under direct supervision, this role assists the members of the nursing team in provision of multiple types of patient care in in-patient and out-patient care areas. Their work requires familiarity with a wide variety of nursing procedures used in delivering patient care.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Independently obtain and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
2. Carries out medical asepsis when performing skills and tasks including but not limited to phlebotomy, peripheral IV removal, & Foley catheter removal and cares for patients who are medically isolated.
3. Performs simple diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as enemas, preoperative preparation of the skin, dressing changes, collecting specimens, applying binders, braces, etc.
4. Performs special duties as taught and directed by the nurse in charge including but not limited to phlebotomy, ECG lead/12 lead placement, and brace/pin site cares.
5. Assists with patient admission, transfers, and discharges.
6. Directly provides for patients' personal hygiene and comfort.
7. Turns, positions and ambulates patients.
8. Transports patients, equipment, specimens, and supplies.
9. Feeds patients, serves drinking water and nourishments, and records patients' intake.
10. Assists patients with bedpans and urinals and records output.
11. Participates in nursing care conferences; reports pertinent patient information and incidents to nurse in charge.
12. Provides for patient comfort measures through social interactions.
13. Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies, and for neatness and cleanliness of unit.
14. May assemble and maintain equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurse.
15. Cleans areas per designated guidelines and standards demonstrating proper use of approved disinfectants, cleaning products, and care of the housekeeping equipment
16. Stock and supply patient rooms and nursing units.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous clerical experience with patient telephone calls, medical record coordination, data entry, and use of a fax machine.
• Previous experience working in an ambulatory clinic
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous customer service experience