What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Oncology Clinic - Day Shift position at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center?
Requisition #:661921 Location:Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 21224 Category:Nursing Support/Patient Care Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time
Shift-Day
The Patient Care Technician Is Responsible For
Under the supervision of a nurse, and taking into consideration the developmental needs of the patient, performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature as competency documentation designates.
- Assist the patient with changing/dressing
- Transports the patient by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair (this is a large part of the job)
- Identifies abnormal findings that could adversely affect surgical and patient outcomes, including abnormal vital signs, Accucheck results, lab, EKG, and CXR results
- Report all abnormal findings to the appropriate nursing staff
- Escorts patients to holding rooms
- Assists with patient changing, and removal of belongings such as jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.
- Verifies patient information
- Orients patients and families to the environment
- Obtains vital signs
Provides basic clinical skills required to safely perform routine delegated patient care activities, record and report pertinent clinical data, knowledge and use of specialized patient care equipment
Required Licensure, Certification, On-going Training
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- BLS certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network
One year of clinical experience is required or successful completion of the intern program
Benefits
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee tuition reimbursement
- Dependent tuition reimbursement
- Daycare
- On-campus gym
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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