ED Patient Care Tech I - Brown University Health
Providence, RI
About the Job
Summary: Reports to the Clinical Manager
and under the general direction and supervision of the professional staff
assists in providing care to Emergency Department patients and their families
from arrival to departure. Performs a
variety of clerical and patient care assistive duties as a member of the Health
Care Team.
Responsibilities: Responsible Assignment Collaborates Communicates Administers Observes Performs Assists Collects Assists Sets up Utilizes Records Maintains Serves Supports Performs Responsible for emergency and Identifies Demonstrates Reviews Demonstrates Reports Lifts Maintains Exercises Utilizes Adheres Adheres Responsible for completion of Exhibits Organizes Copies Answers Utilizes Accurately Arranges Follows Orders Faxes Takes Reports Promotes Adheres Pages Coordinate Obtains Performs Understands
for the delivery of safe patient care:
limited to the urgent psychiatric and observation Pods within the Emergency
Department.
with the Registered Nurse to set priorities and organize work.
all pertinent observations to the responsible Registered Nurse.
direct physical care and assists with other activities of daily living (ADLs).
IV rate of flow and extremities for signs of infiltration and/or phlebitis.
selected procedures and treatments according to standards and protocols.
with admissions transfers and discharges of patients.
tests records and reports selected specimen data. Reports findings to Registered Nurse.
with oxygen therapy as directed by the Registered Nurse. Changes E cylinders attaches regulators and
adjusts breathing apparatus. Monitors
rate of flow. Reports findings to
Registered Nurse.
cardiac monitoring devices according to procedure. Assists with cardiac monitoring runs 12 lead
electrocardiogram (EKG). Reports
findings to Registered Nurse.
side rails restraints and assistive devices when available and necessary.
selected treatments and procedures for which she/he is responsible.
patient and family confidentiality according to established hospital standards.
as an active patient/family advocate.
and reinforces teaching done by the Registered Nurse.
other duties within scope of care as assigned.
safety conduct:
cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR.
adherence to universal precautions safety programs and other infection control
measures.
fire disaster and infection control in manual.
ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situations.
unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
correctly to avoid harm to self. Utilizes
assistive devices when available.
an environment conducive to patient comfort and safety.
proper care in the use of equipment and reports need to repair to the
appropriate person.
side rails and restraints in accordance with nursing procedure and policy of
Rhode Island Hospital.
to fall precaution protocol.
to constant observation protocols as assigned.
clerical skills needed for efficient patient flow:
appropriate use of medical terms and abbreviations.
prioritizes workload based on patient unit/clinic needs.
charts for admission and disassembles charts for discharge according to
hospital guidelines. Files reports in charts accurately and maintains medical
record. Faxes chart documents for
admitted patients to appropriate unit.
phones and intercom using phone and intercom etiquette and notifies
appropriate staff.
hospital computer systems accurately to execute orders retrieve data and
generate reports. Reports computer and equipment malfunctions to the help desk.
uses all existing computer systems (Invision LifeLinks MedHost Bed Board
MAK MAR Hospital Capacity System (HCS) and/or any new systems necessary to
carry out job duties.
for necessary equipment delivery as needed.
up on diagnostic tests ordered and documents booking in the computer under
"Date/Time Scheduled Tests" including any required preparations and holds trays
or makes NPO accordingly.
stationary and office supplies as appropriate. Maintains and stocks the A-Z
file.
completed "Authorization for Use of Protected Health Information" form to other
health care providers; receives faxed information and files in the patient's
record. Faxes other forms as needed.
responsibility for educational updates by attending education sessions and
accessing the Net Learning website. Meets and maintains competencies measured
by annual mandatory competency check and mandatory/safety education.
unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.
safety on the unit.
to established RIH/Unit standards policies and procedures (absenteeism
tardiness badging mandatory education fire safety infection control and
credentialing HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines).
physicians and others via the hospital page system computer alpha paging and
the hospital emergency operator to page codes.
Continuity of Care form copies accordingly. Fax to Home Care Services when
indicated. Files copies in medical record. Prints copies from "Life Links" if
necessary.
copies of medical records as indicated.
all aspects of the Secretary/Aide role accurately including but not restricted
to patient types codes discharge disposition codes observation and inpatient
status patient services charges calls consults when indicated updates
dietary rounds reports.
and is able to perform appropriate I.S. downtime procedures.
Other information: High school graduate or its Entry level credentialing of Current Rhode Island registration Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Demonstrated knowledge and skills Effective interpersonal Able to multi-task in order to Basic computer skills required. Basic knowledge of medical Read write legibly and speak Basic knowledge of the hospital's Exposed to patient care Performs independently within None.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
equivalent preferred.
secretarial and nursing assistant skills.
as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Support (BLS).
necessary to provide care to patients throughout the lifespan with
consideration of aging processes human development stages and cultural
patterns in each step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE:
communications skills.
perform a variety of complex duties.
terminology preferred.
English.
patient care delivery orientation program.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS:
environment with frequent standing walking and sitting.
INDEPENDENT
ACTION:
department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of
department policies and procedures may be required.
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 3
Union: IBT
