Team Care Specialist Technician

Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Observes, documents, and communicates significant findings, and any procedure results, to the Registered Nurse to minimize and prevent delays or complications in patient care.
  • Documents pertinent patient care data on appropriate forms, and/or within the electronic patient chart, that meets legal, ethical, and procedural guidelines and requirements. Assume information management responsibilities.
  • Assists in the provision of routine hygienic, nutritional, and comfort needs of patients such as, but not limited to: bathing; distributing fluids and nourishments; feeding; ambulating; changing bed linens; oral care; grooming; shampooing hair; toileting;
  • Performs routine clinical tests and procedures such as, but not limited to:vital signs; hot/cold packs; measuring and documenting patient input and output; weighing patients; bladder ultrasound; and suction set up. Deliver lab specimens to the lab and complete documentation.
  • Performs basic nursing support tasks such as but not limited to: answering call lights; transporting patients; transporting specimens; assisting with patient transfers; and range of motion.
  • Assists physicians and other team members with treatments and procedures as directed. May assist RN in PACU as needed
  • Performs unit support functions, such as but not limited to: answering the phone; retrieving and transporting supplies and equipment; orienting patient to room upon admission, maintaining clean, clutter free hallways, rooms, and safety for the facility.
  • Assists in instrument room, storeroom, stocking areas, inventory duties, participate in and attend meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education Requirements

  • Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent qualifications as a high school graduate


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum: One (1) year in a hospital environment


License/Certification Requirements

  • Minimum: None