Patient Care Tech - Specialty Services, Full Time

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct patient care within an assigned unit, under the direction of a licensed nurse, and other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC ELEMENTS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (* = Essential Functions)

1. Assists in data collection including patient vital signs, weights, and finger sticks. Reports unusual occurrences to the licensed nurse.
2. Ensures that the unit is stocked according to established par levels with all required equipment and ready to care for patients.
3. Completes all required documentation in the EMR.
4. Communicates in an effective and courteous manner with all co-workers, patients, visitors and providers as outlined by ERH Standards of Behavior.
5. Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary within the scope of practice.
6. Maintains infectious control measures as ordered for contact precautions.
7. Rooming patients (interview patients and record medical history).
8. Prepare and clean exam rooms for patients
9. Measure vital signs, obtain blood sugar readings.
10. Assisting providers with in-office procedures.
11. Assisting providers with paperwork and forms.
12. Answering phone calls.

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Hours: Full Time, Day Shift. Monday - Friday.  Some Saturdays required.

Salary: Base salary of $19.49 – $22.24 per hour based on experience. Then add $2.00 per hour for a CNA, PCT or EMT certification.

Company Overview:

Ellenville Regional Hospital is a non-profit, community focused hospital based in New York’s Hudson Valley. We support our local community with health, wellness, specialty services and readily available diagnostic testing. We are centrally located for residents in surrounding areas to access our subacute rehabilitation programs, specialists and ambulatory services. Our healthcare is delivered with compassion and respect based on our commitment to improving our community health through excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.

Benefits:

• Medical Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Life Insurance – Employer Sponsored, Supplemental Life Insurance
• PTO
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Time
  • Bereavement
• 403(b)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Discount Program
• Virtual fitness, mindfulness and nutrition app
• Healthcare Concierge Service

Requirements

EXPERIENCE

• NYS Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, with a minimum experience of one year in a hospital setting preferred

EDUCATION

• High School or equivalent. Enrollment in Associates in Nursing Program or other medical related field preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• BLS certification required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with care givers, other employees and the general public.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow detailed verbal, written and illustrated instructions.
• Effectively operate various office equipment including copier, fax machine, computer and phone system.
• Ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations
• Must possess effective communication skills