Patient Care Technician Cardiac Telemetry
Location: Mount Holly New Jersey
Description: Virtua is hiring Patient Care Technician Cardiac Telemetry right now, this vacancy will be placed in New Jersey. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Summary:
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients' activities of daily living and plan of care. Communicates with and supports h! ealthcare team, patients and/or patient's family or significant other(s). Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Position Responsibilities:
Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
Identifies and communicates changes in patient's status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and saf! ety issues.
Participates in Virtua patient satisfacti! on initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in orientation of new hires.
Position Qualifications Required
Experience Required:
Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
Must have strong communication skills.
Required Education:
High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.
Must have successfully completed a MST (or equivalent) course.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
BLS certification; Phlebotomy certification.
Enhances skills through on-going education and training. Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:42:48 GMT