Patient Care Technician, Per Diem Varied Shift, Emergency Department, Hackettstown Medical Center

Job Function: 05. Patient safety and comfort measures: Properly identifies patients prior to intervention utilizing two patient identifiers. Usage of Soft ID system; proactively answers call bells and requests for assistance. Cleans and stocks panels/rooms/carts as per assignment and monitors/restocks as needed. Maintains bell rail position on occupied stretchers. Applies brakes on all stretchers. Assists RN in Applying restraints, responds to AHS Emergency Codes (Code Purple, Code Red, etc.) Assists patients to disrobe for exam. Secures belongings in patient belonging bag. Completes valuable inventory as needed. Secures, labels, and places 1:1 observation patient belonging in storage area. Assures transfer of patient belongings with patient. Mental health responsibilities: Observes for and responds to emotional needs of patients and/or significant others within scope of practice. Reports observations to primary nurse. Adheres to 1:1 observation responsibility as needed, utilizing the companion flow sheet. Monitors patients who are at risk for acting out behavior, assists RN, MHP, or Psych Technician in coordinating care for psychiatric patients. Performs patient and patient belonging search and seizure in a discreet manner for items that could pose a threat of physical harm to the patient, visitors, or caregivers. Secures, labels and places 1:1 observation patient belonging in storage area. Applies physical restraints, soft and leather. Responds to overhead Security Emergency Alert. Interface with security as needed to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Non-patient unit specific duties. Performs urine QCs, checks all refrigerator logs, updates whiteboards, assists with PCT assignments and breaks. Participates in the orientation of new employees; fulfills preceptor responsibilities and assists in the completion of Orientation Packets for new technicians; completes Technician Orientation Evaluation form; stock supplies; transports patients. Performs other duties and errands as requested. Informs Charge Nurse of supply levels and areas that require repair. Removes EMS equipment and returns to EMS equipment room. Performs daily QCs. Area specific duties; Completes area specific checklist. Greets EMS in assigned room, assisting with patient transfer to stretcher, placement into gown, v/s, monitor and EKG as directed. Follows through on patient care; obtains blood per policy, returns unused blood and/or obtains additional units as needed; maintains cervical spine precautions. Assists RN/Physician/PA with procedures including splinting, chest tube, and DPL, Level 1 set up, open thoracotomy, NG placement, central line/arterial line, Heliport duties and safety, overhead Security Alerts, Code STEMI, ambulation aids, air cast, splinting, bandaging, dressing, sterile technique, suture preparation, assist with IV insertion and venipuncture; secure patient for examination or procedure; age specific techniques and equipment as necessary. Patient Disposition: Assists patients to dress, assists patients and family/significant other to car, assists EMS with transferring patients to vehicles. Prepares and transports patients to nursing floors or other areas as necessary. Assures the return and cleans all department equipment used for patient transport. Witness signature on operating room consents. Secures belongings in patient belonging bag and completes the inventory of personal effects documentation for admitted patients or those transferred to the operating room. Replenish depleted equipment from room in preparation for the next patient. Other tasks which may be required: Physical Requirements: As defined by Occupation Safety/OM

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