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POSITION PURPOSEUnder supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Tech provides supportive care to meet the needs of individual patients. Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Performs the daily comfort and care needs of patients, and assists nurses and other health care team members with patient care. May provide daily clerical support to the nursing unit. Assists with the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to established standards. Participates in the Hospital's Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.POSITION PURPOSEUnder supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Tech provides supportive care to meet the needs of individual patients. Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Performs the daily comfort and care needs of patients, and assists nurses and other health care team members with patient care. May provide daily clerical support to the nursing unit. Assists with the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to established standards. Participates in the Hospital's Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy, objectives, and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.Essential Job FunctionsEvery effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the needs of the patient and population served, including assistance with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, etcAdheres to infection prevention protocolsDemonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all timesParticipates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing process improvement to achieve desired client-centered outcomesPromotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, competence validation; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staffMaintains patient charts accurately and neatlyMonitors all clerical supplies for unit including printed forms, paper products, ink/toner cartridges for equipment and others as assignedCommunicates clearly, concisely, & courteously with everyone encountered; manages time efficientlyAcknowledges individual approaching desk and offers assistance immediatelyActively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that department is compliant with all regulatory standardsAbides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of ConductMaintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHIMaintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriatelyPerforms all other related duties as assignedRequirementsQUALIFICATIONSEducation: High school diploma or GED requiredExperience: prior healthcare experience preferredLicensure/Certification: Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONSAll positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitorsPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSFrequent: standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, & twistingVisual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients' skin color and colors of medicines and solutions. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogensMACHINES, TOOLS & EQUIPMENTNon-Invasive Monitoring SystemsIV Infusion PumpsOxygen/ Suction EquipmentBenefitsHealth Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement PlanLife InsurancePaid Time OffShort Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentWellness Resources#J-18808-Ljbffr