Why Beebe?
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
Overview
Under the supervision and/or direction of a Registered Nurse, performs various duties assisting nurses in the treatment and care of patients in accordance with established nursing standards. These duties may include assisting nurses, unit secretary/monitor technician, phlebotomy, or EKG.
Responsibilities
* Recognizes the Patient Care Tech role as it relates to the overall function of the Emergency Department, patient care, customer service, and the business of healthcare.
* Problem Solving/Performance Improvement.
* Communication and Computer order entry.
* Equipment Operation: Maintains clean and stocked patient care area.
* Accurate and timely functions.
* Prioritizes tasks effectively.
* Demonstrates initiative; proficient in EKG.
* Obtains EKGs of high quality, free of baseline drift, muscle tremor, and A-C interface artifact, being well alert of poor-quality tracings and knowing when to abort unacceptable tracings.
* Phlebotomy technique; competence in venipuncture, micro collection, blood cultures, and Blood Bank specimens.
* Ensures positive patient identification.
* Performs and reports point-of-care monitor glucoses on all patient types.
* Conscious of biohazard safety as it relates to the job; use of the pneumatic tube system, manual delivery of specimens to main lab, disposal of blood collection equipment, and changing of gloves between patients.
Qualifications
One year experience preferred as a Unit administrative, Nursing Assistant, or Phlebotomist.
Competencies and Skills
Essential: Clear communication skills both written and verbal; able to keep confidential information regarding patients and team members; able to withstand crisis situations; has skills to provide customer service to patients, team members, and visitors; knowledge and experience with electronic health records.
Credentials
Essential: BLS - Basic Life Saving certification.
Education
Essential: High school graduate or equivalent.
Entry
USD $17.25/Hr.
Expert
USD $26.74/Hr.
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