Job Description

Per Diem, Nights

A Patient Care Tech is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care. A Certified Nursing Assistant also assists with gathering information, which assists the RN/LPN in the implementation of patient care.

1. Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.

• Reports to work in proper uniform or attire.
• Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
• Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Ensures all overtime had been approved by the department head prior to working.
• Schedules all time off with supervisors approval.
• Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
• Wears I.D. badge in visible location at all times on hospital property.

2. Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings.

• Attends all hospital mandatory in-services on a timely basis as scheduled.
• Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
• Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.

3. Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time.

• Reads and comprehends the company's Standards of Conduct. During the past evaluation period, has demonstrated compliance with the company's Ethics program.
• Has participated in one hour of Standards of Conduct training within the last 12 months.
• Understands that compliance with Corporate Integrity Program is a condition of employment and violation of any principals or practices if the program will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee/facility/corporate information 100% of the time.
• Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.

4. Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.

• Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.
• Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments and allied professionals.
• Demonstrates respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
• Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
• Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with patients’ families, visitors and the community.
• Works together in a spirit of teamwork.
• Shares information on a “need to know” basis.

5. Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.

Clinical Personnel

• Strictly adheres to Standard Precautions when handling blood or body fluids.
• Washes hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water thoroughly and immediately if contaminated with blood or other body fluids and before and after patient contact.
• Dispose of sharps in puncture resistant needle boxes.
• Utilizes appropriate barrier precautions. Wear gloves, goggles, and surgical masks for all invasive procedures.
• Adheres to isolation procedures and techniques at all times as applicable.

6. Adheres to the Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, Hazardous Material procedures, and Safety Codes.

7. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Security issues, i.e., personal protection, protection of personnel and hospital property.

8. Adheres to the following environmental care standards.

• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, Hazardous Material procedures, and Safety Codes.
• Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.

9. Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.

EDUCATION:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience in acute care and patient care experience preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:

• Current Florida C.N.A. License, Current American Heart Association BLS

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Formal Certified Nurses Aide training preferred.

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