Patient Care Technician-Phlebotomist Emergency Department Full-Time Nights

A clinically competent technician who works under the supervision of the RN in delivering skilled and effective care and all related functions. Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Interventional Lab holding room setting and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Utilizes initiative and strives to maintain an steady level of productivity. Promotes efficient progression of patients through the holding room area. Reinforces teaching previously taught by RN.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Interventional Lab holding room setting; Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse; Performs basic patient care responsibilities, including taking vital signs, skin care, and personal care; Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool and sputum) accurately and according to policy; Identifies and transports blood/blood components and specimens using appropriate blood borne pathogen precautions; Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards, and performs equipment QA and maintenance; Performs routine procedures including phlebotomy, specimen collection / handling, glucometer testing and 12 lead EKG; Assists with patient admission, orients patient and family to the room, assists patients with ambulation/positioning, prepares patients for discharge/transfer, and transports patients as needed; Performs all aspects of holding room patient care under the supervision of the RN, including compilation of patient's medical record, pre-procedural testing, patient preparation, transportation, vital sign monitoring and patient ambulation; Promptly communicates to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses; Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves them in the formation of the plan of care under the direction of the RN; Meets current standards and policies for documentation; Charges for procedures, equipment, and supplies

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; Licensure: CNA, CMA, EMT-B, Paramedic Cert or 2 nursing clinicals required; CPR - Basic life support; Certified nursing assistant in the state of Illinois (not required for current Nursing students) or Medical Assistant, EMT-B, Paramedic Cert or nursing student with at least two clinical rotations completed; Ability to assess and determine situations requiring an interpreter and to use interpreter services effectively

Nice to have

EMT-B or CNA certification; Previous hospital-based patient care experience

Benefits

Wide range of benefits to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being; Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Sign-on bonus may be included in some postings (eligibility rules apply)