What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech, Labor and Delivery/ Recovery Postpartum position at Conway Regional Health System?
Overview
The Patient Care Tech will assume responsibility and accountability for providing support services to ensure continuity of care and help to meet the department goals as directed by the health care team. The Patient Care Tech will perform patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. They will assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, elimination, skin care, use of equipment and other clinical and administrative tasks which are delegated and assigned. The Patient Care Tech will perform delegated support functions and patient care duties that are within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. The Patient Care Tech will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent or higher educationBasic keyboarding skills, preferredClinical experience or CNA preferredPrior to independence from preceptor successful completion of:American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care ProvidersPoint of Care Testing Equipment OrientationCrisis Prevention and Intervention/SAFE in 90 days for designated areas
Responsibilities
Patient care tech duties in OB full time position, taking patient vital signs, assisting with mother and infant care, assisting patients with ambulation, Changing linens, assisting RN with patient care, misc duties as assigned