Patient Care Tech - Emergency Department

Description

Patient Care Tech - Emergency Department (0.6 FTE, Day) - Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR

This position requires no experience, and is a great way to get your 'foot in the door.' In this position you will gain valuable patient care experience within a hospital environment. Providence will help you grow your career as a CNA1 or CNA2. We will offer assistance with enrollment and cost of either program! More information will be shared at time of interview.

In this position you will have the following responsibilities:

• Demonstrate understanding of and provide care according to patient’s care plan. These duties are under the direct supervision of a licensed RN and performed according to the staff members validated competencies
• Perform duties that assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, ambulating, and nourishment
• Transport labs, transport and/or escort patients, and act as a patient constant observer
• Communicate effectively with the RN or other caregivers regarding patient issues, family issues, MD issues, and equipment
• Utilize the “Hand Off of Communication Tools, “SBAR”
• Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with all staff, patients, families, providers, and visitors
• Watche patients closely for changes in their health and respond by informing RN immediately
• Also report problematic and unusual circumstances in a timely and consistent manner, to RN partner or charge nurse
• Electronically document information in an accurate, concise and timely manner
• Competent in the input and retrieval of this information within the patient’s medical record
• Responsible for documenting vital signs, I/Os, weights, meal intake, activities of daily living and any other necessary information
• Possess knowledge of the Hospital and National Patient Safety Goals:
• Use at least two ways of identifying patients, name and date of birth
• Use hand cleaning guidelines, before and after patient contact
• Exercise all preventative measures in patient fall prevention as outlined in Falls Prevention Policies and Procedures
• Possess knowledge of patient care needs for maintaining skin integrity
• Report redness to Registered Nurse responsible for patient care
• Assist in scheduling treatments and tests and the printing patient labels
• Oversee the front desk operations, including the welcoming and check-in of patients, families and visitors
• Maintain and operate multiple telecommunications systems
• Understand and able to coordinate the process for downtime slips
• Facilitate inter-department communication regarding transfers, admits and discharges
• Maintain and operate multiple pieces of equipment in a safe and effective manner to improve patient care
• During a code, assist code team by obtaining necessary equipment, supplies and people
• Assist in the patient admitting, transfer, and discharge procedure
• Transport patients via wheelchair and stretcher
• Assist in orientation/teaching other hospital employees
• Responsible for maintaining, ordering and stocking unit supplies in an efficient and cost effective manner
• May arrange environmental maintenance and repairs as needed and follow up on work orders not completed
• Prepare rooms for procedures, with required equipment and supplies stocked to appropriate levels
• Clean designated unit specific equipment according to Infection Control standards
• Complete initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Coursework/Training: Medical Terminology Course -OR- Successful completion of hospital Medical terminology test within ninety (90) days of hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (American Heart Association) certified
• Successful completion within ninety (90) days of hire
• Six (6) months of Health care experience
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills

About Providence in Oregon

As the largest healthcare system and largest private employer in Oregon, Providence offers exceptional work environments and unparalleled career opportunities.

The Providence Experience begins each time our patients or their families have an encounter with a Providence team member and continues throughout their visit or stay. Whether you provide direct or indirect patient care, we want our patients to feel that they are in a welcoming place where they can be comfortable and free from anxiety. Our employees create the Providence Experience through simple, caring behaviors such as acknowledging and welcoming each visitor, introducing ourselves and Providence, addressing people by name, providing the duration of estimated wait times and updating frequently if timelines change, explaining situations in a way that puts patients at ease, carefully listening to their concerns, and always thanking people for trusting Providence for their healthcare needs. At Providence, our quality vision is simple,

"Providence will provide the best care and service to every person, every time."

Providence is consistently ranked among the top 100 companies to work for in Oregon. It is also home to two of our award-winning Magnet medical centers. Providence hospitals and clinics are located in numerous areas, ranging from the Columbia Gorge to the wine country to sunny southern Oregon to charming coastal communities to the urban setting of Portland. If you want a vibrant lifestyle while working with a team highly committed to the art of healing, choose from our many options in Oregon.

We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits — see our website for details http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits

About Us

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Requsition ID: P359783

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing

Job Function: Nursing

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Day

Career Track: Nursing

Department: 5001 PPMC EMERGENCY SVCS

Address: OR Portland 4805 NE Glisan St