Patient Care Technician
Provides personal patient care and related services to work both in the ER and Nursing departments. Duties of this job function under supervision of the Nurse Manager and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Provides personal patient care and related services to work both in the ER and Nursing departments. Duties of this job function under supervision of the Nurse Manager and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Administers nursing care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. Performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties.
Experience: One to three years as a LPN preferred. Current MS License or current temporary license with stated expiration date.
Provides personal patient care and related services to work both in the ER and Nursing departments. Duties of this job function under supervision of the Nurse Manager and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Assist physicians as needed, including exams, treatments, and dressing changes. Assists in ordering, sorting, storing supplies, restocking exam, and procedure rooms. Assists in receiving, logging, and collecting specimens. Prepares specimens for technical testing. Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Completes assignments in a dependable and timely manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records. Minimum of one year in health care setting with Phlebotomy & Lab experience is preferred.
Assists physicians as needed including exams, treatments, and dressing changes. Assists in ordering, sorting, storing supplies, restocking exam and procedure rooms. Assists in receiving, logging, and collecting specimens. Prepares specimens for technical testing. Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Completes assignments in a dependable and timely manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records. Minimum of one year in health care setting preferred.
Assists physicians as needed including exams, treatments, and dressing changes. Assists in ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam and procedure rooms. Assists in receiving, logging and collecting specimens. Prepares specimens for technical testing. Fulfills environmental responsibilities as assigned which may include setting up instruments and equipment according to department protocol. Completes assignments in a dependable and timely manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records. Minimum of one year in health care setting preferred.
Coordinates total nursing care of patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
Qualifications: Current Mississippi License or current temporary license with stated expiration date mandatory. BLS required. Obtains ACLS within six months and TNCC within eighteen months of service. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the differences in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients. Exhibits knowledge of and complies with state, federal and JCAHO regulations. Maintains ACLS and BLS certifications. Sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for treatment such as airway management and tracheal suctioning. Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure. Performs EKGs as ordered. Capable of working independently as an RT and assists other staff members as needed.
Responsible for the operation of diagnostic radiology equipment for the performance of all diagnostic radiology procedures including Routine Radiology Procedures and Computed Tomography at technical level not requiring direct supervision. Education: Satisfactory completion of an accredited radiology training program. Experience: Minimum-Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Basic knowledge of radiography technical factors. Ability to improvise technical factors. Ability to make independent judgements whenever necessary. Preferred-Experience in Radiography and Computed Tomography. Licenses & Certifications: Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Licensed by the State of Mississippi Department of Radiological Health.
Administers & coordinates nursing(clinical) care to designated patients under the direction & supervision of a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Physician. Coordinate and supervise daily clinical activities and perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care duties. Direct supervisor of 6-8 clinical staff in two clinics. RN required. Supervisory/management experience preferred: 1-3 years as a Licensed Nurse required.