What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Resource Tech position at CommonSpirit Health?
Overview
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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies.
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Responsibilities
The Patient Resource Technician performs a variety of duties in support of patient care and hospital operations. When functioning as a patient sitter the staff member provides 24 hour coverage making observations of any problems the patient may be experiencing while assuring patient safety in the designated hospital clinical units. When functioning as a transportation aide the staff member transports patients equipment and other supplies within hospital completes appropriate forms of tracking transportation assignments and assists department in restocking supplies and day setups. When Functioning as a hospital entry screener the staff member is responsible for greeting and screening individuals who enter the facility including patients visitors and employees. The screening process will determine the individual’s eligibility for entry into the facility and will be based on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Guidelines and hospital policy.
May perform one or more of the following roles:
Patient Transporter
Patient Sitter
Hospital Screener
Qualifications
Minimum
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Competent in technical procedures including but not limited to obtaining recording and reporting vital signs with accuracy.
CT CPRBLS
Ability to read write and speak English with clarity and comprehension.
Preferred
Experience in healthcare desired.