PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-AOH MED/SURG/ICU

Aultman Health Foundation - Orrville, OH

Posted: 5/13/2024 - Expires: 8/11/2024

Job ID: 273408530

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Req# 28816

Aultman Health Foundation, ORRVILLE, OH

AULTMAN ORRVILLE HOSPITAL

Aultman Health Foundation

Part Time, Day Shift, 6am-6pm

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to provide 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 according to established procedures and training.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

Supports other direct caregivers as needed, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Responsible for assisting with tasks for newborn, pediatric and adult patients throughout all nursing departments.
Performs activities of daily living including but not limited to:

Ambulation
Bedpans-toileting
Positioning/turns/skin care
Incontinence
Meal intake %
Empties Foleys
Transfers to chair/log roll
Pass water
Oral care
Maintaining safety
Heights and weights
Ostomy care
Feeds
Answer call lights
Baths/showers
I&O's and charting in Cerner
Vital signs
Catheter care
Preventative foam dressing
Patient rounding
Peripheral IV removal

Collects specimens according to established policies and procedures. Arranges for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate.
Performs point of care testing including bedside blood glucose and transcutaneous bilirubin.
Performs EKGs, insertion and removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse.
Assists with transport of patient throughout the hospital.
Places patient on monitor telemetry leads.
Documents care provided in Cerner.
Cleans equipment/utility room and stocks rooms.
Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms (changes bed linens, empties trash, removes clutter, removes patient meal trays, cleans bedside commodes, etc).
Clerical duties including answering of phones, paging physicians, and maintaining up to date on-call lists.
Special housekeeping duties as may be directed.
Provides water, ice, and between meal dietary needs to patients; cleans/maintains patient refrigerator and updates refrigerator temperature log, as assigned.
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 companion care for patients as indicated.
Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and code of conduct.
Demonstrates, creates, and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation and provides care that consistently complies with the Aultman Corporate Service Standards and high reliability culture.
Manages time wisely and seeks assignments when duties are completed.
Represents the hospital by volunteering for community activities which may include participation at community events, activities or on local boards.
Seeks opportunities for involvement and participates in hospital based committees.
Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

High School graduate
AHA Healthcare Provider (BLS) training
Basic computer skills
Subject to background check and fingerprinting

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working hours vary according to hospital needs; days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
Works under the direct supervision of an RN
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day
Sitting/standing/moving about during working hours
Hazardous Exposure Category - I - tasks that involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ADDENDUM

O = Occasionally = 0- 33% of the work shift or 0- 32 repetitions.

F = Frequently = 34-66% of the work shift or 32-200+ repetitions.

C = Constantly = 67-100% of the work shift or 200+ repetitions.

N = Not essential job requirement.

O Sitting

C Standing

C Walking

O Lifting (50 pounds or greater)

O Carrying (50 pounds or greater)

O Pushing (50 pounds or greater)

N Climbing with (50 pounds or greater)

O Stooping/Bending

O Twisting/Turning

O Kneeling/Squatting

O Crawling

O Reaching Up/Reaching Forward

Aultman Health Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company. Aultman is an Equal Opportunity Employer that will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. To request an accommodation, please email our Human Resources department at hr@aultman.com , or call 330-363-5415 for further assistance.

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Job Summary

Employment Type:: Part Time Employee
Job type:: Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:: No
Education Level:: High school graduate
Work Days:: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code: 79074103
Salary: N/A
Licenses / Certifications:: N/A; Applied Math: 4; Graphic Literacy: 4; Workplace Documentation: 3

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