Care Tech - PACU - Full Time - Days

Care Tech Position At Methodist Hospital

At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Location : Methodist Hospital

Address : 8303 Dodge St, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule : Set schedule consisting of 8, 10 and 12 hour shifts. Weekend requirement.

Care Techs assist nurses and doctors in caring for patients and supports patient care delivery by providing clerical services.

Responsibilities : Essential Functions

Provides appropriate care specific to the age of the customer / patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in the Age Specific Criteria.

• Gives individualized customer service / patient care.
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal relations with patients, co-workers, physicians, and guests to ensure effective communication.
• Responds to patient needs promptly and courteously.
• Obtains feedback from patients and visitors regarding their hospital experience.
• Communicates patient issues to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains a positive attitude while responding to requests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates with other members of the health care team (food service, secretaries, housekeeping, etc.) as indicated.
• Actively participates in report process.

Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture. Collects Microbiological specimens. The collection of laboratory specimens is used to aid in the assessment of the patients medical condition. Laboratory specimens are collected using proper policies and procedures.

Assists with maintaining an environment conducive to the comfort and recovery of the patient.

Assists with or participates in certain procedures as directed by the RN and in accordance to nursing policy and procedure.

Assists patients in activities, as directed by the RN.

Performs Electrocardiogram on adolescents through geriatric patients, to ensure appropriate diagnosis, as outlined in procedure manual.

Assists the patient with elimination as directed by the RN and in accordance to nursing policy and procedure.

Directly responsible to the staff nurse and assists in the care of the patient by performing delegated activities utilizing the reciprocal process of the 4 Rights of Delegation.

Provides assistance with special projects.

Promote positive impression and welcoming environment through customer service.

Provide appropriate service specific to the age of the customer / patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment, as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.

Handle all general communication duties.

Assist with maintenance of electronic medical records.

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