Patient Care Technician - FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

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·       Collaborates within the Emergency Department team to deliver safe and efficient patient care.

·         In performing all duties and responsibilities, serves as a model for service excellence and patient satisfaction in the Emergency Department.

·         Assists in triage as delegated by RN; (EKG, blood draws, vital signs)

·         Performs patient transfers/transports as needed or requested.

·         Performs customer service initiatives such as purposeful rounding, responding to patient call lights, and providing for patient needs as delegated by the RN.

·         As delegated by the RN, performs application of splints, EKGs, venipuncture, fluid intake and output (I&O), documentation of vital signs, and documentation

·         Demonstrates excellent communication and feedback skills with the professional registered nurse on delegated tasks.

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·       Cleans stretchers and patient rooms in compliance with infection control standards

·         Reports occurrences promptly and fully, and according to risk management guidelines.

·         Maintains quality assurance standards according to regulatory guideline of DNV, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and/or other applicable agencies.

·         Adheres to sterile technique standards, universal precautions related to safe handling of hazardous wastes, and body substance precautions.

·         Performs all Emergency Department approved Point of Care testing as competent .

·         Performs additional duties as required or assigned.

·         Assists in patient care and ADL's as needed

 Current North Carolina licensure as a CNA 1. At least one (1) year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.

·   CuCurrent American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtains within 30 days of employment

·         Successful completion of an accredited Phlebotomy course or the FirstHealth Moore in-house training program obtained within 2 months of employment