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Aultman Health Foundation PATIENT CARE TECH - STEPDOWN - MEM 4 SOUTH (RESPIRATORY) in Canton, Ohio
Req# 28223 Aultman Health Foundation, CANTON, OH AULTMAN HOSPITAL Aultman Health Foundation Full Time, Night Shift, 10P-6A + every other weekend and holiday *$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE TO NURSING STUDENTS ACTIVELY ENROLLED IN AN LPN OR RN PROGRAM WITH A 1-YEAR COMMITMENT. UNIT DESCRIPTION: Memorial 4 South consists of 26 private rooms. All rooms have telemetry capability. The unit is designed to care for predominately medical adult patients requiring specialized care. The types of patients seen on Memorial 4 South include: patients requiring monitoring for cardiac arrhythmias, patients with oxygenation deficits, including ventilator patients with tracheostomies only, patients with pneumonia, COPD, sepsis and GI bleeds. Patients requiring inotropic therapy for cardiac or renal disease may be maintained. In acute situations, appropriate interventions may be initiated for stabilization with subsequent timely transfer to an intensive care unit. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE POSITION Provides support to the patient care team, by performing direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Provides assistance, collects specimens, and performs limited tests per physician order according to established procedures and training. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE JOB FUNCTIONS Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs activities of daily living including but not limited to: Ambulation Heights and weights Bedpans - Toileting JP/NG drain care Positioning/turns/skin care Ostomy care Incontinence Feeds Meal intake % Call lights Empties foleys Bathing/showering Transfers to chair/log roll I&O's and charting in Cerner Pass Water Vital Signs Oral Care Catheter care Maintaining safety Preventative foam dressing Distributes clean linen and collect dirty linen. Transports monitored and non-monitored assigned patients throughout all areas of the hospital as directed. Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms post-discharge. Assists patient with menu completion. Delivers nourishments to assigned patient; provides water, ice, and between meal dietary needs to patients; cleans/maintains patient refrigerator and updates refrigerator temperature log, as assigned. Cleans equipment/utility room and stocks rooms. Collects specimens and obtains blood glucose according to established procedures and per physician orders and policy. Arranges for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate. Performs EKGs, removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse. Places patient on monitor telemetry leads, if applicable. Applies external devices (such as SCD's, Pulse Oximetry, TPump/Aqua K pad, etc.) per physician order. Maintains safety initiatives including but not limited to hourly rounding, answering lights, monitoring patients who are a high risk for falls, and may be asked to provide 1:1 bedside companionship for patients as indicated. Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations. Conveys an attitude of understanding, trust, and compassion for individuals. Good communication skills. Commits to providing exceptional customer service to our patients and visitors. Commits to treating coworkers with respect and dignity and will follow our Non-negotiable Standards to promote a consistent positive experience for patients, employees and visitors. Documents care provided in Cerner. If applicable to the clinical unit, the applicant will have to demonstrate Monitor Transport Technician competency within the first 4-6 months and then