Patient Care Tech [2West Medical Telemetry]

SUMMARY : Attends nursing station, and performs clerical and reception duties. Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services. Supports processes to maintain the functionality and integrity of the Medical Record. Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs technical skills under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Follows directions from RN to apply principles of growth and development throughout the life continuum.

Required Education / Training : Unlicensed Assistive Personnel training with documented certificate of completion; or :

• has successfully completed a fundamentals / Foundations of nursing course in a professional / practical nursing program with a passing grade (but not currently pursuing a nursing degree; or
• possesses current certification as a nursing assistant per Missouri state regulations (Missouri C.N.A.); or
• has documented education as an emergency medical technician, medial assistant or surgical technician; or
• has two (2) years documented experience as a nurse assistant in the past three (3) years (e.g. has worked as and can provide an out-of-state nursing assistant certification or PCT training course); or
• has completed a professional or licensed practical nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the licensure examination in this country.

Required Licensure / Certification / Registration : BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

Preferred Education / Training : High school diploma or equivalent, or work experience

Preferred Experience : Minimum six (6) months recent experience in an acute care setting; medical secretary training; medical terminology