Patient Care Technician
Company: HAYWARD AREA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Hayward Area Memorial Hospital & Water's Edge is lookingto add
Patient Care Tech's to the Med/Surg team! The Patient Care
Technician provides clinical and administrative support to the
department staff. The Patient Care Technician prepares patients for
physician examination, measures and records vital signs, performs
EKG's, foley catheter placement, and collects lab samples as
needed. They also assist with splints and slings, procedures, and
exams as needed. This position cleans, inspects, and sets up rooms
and equipment. Additionally, provides basic support to patients
during their stay including assisting with feeding and grooming. If
you're a CNA looking to grow in your role or have an EMT or LPN
background this would be a great position to
pursue!Responsibilities/Duties:* Monitors the patients'
temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.* Collects lab samples from
patients, such as blood or urine.* Performs EKG's as needed.* Foley
catheter placement.* Assist providers with procedures as needed.*
Assist with chaperones exams as needed.* Assists with fitting
patients with splints and slings* Assists with turning,
repositioning and moving patients between beds, wheelchairs, and
seats.* Helps patients use the bathroom and dress.* Helps the
nursing and administrative staff with updating patients' medical
records.* Cleans, inspects, and sets up rooms and equipment.*
Restocks supplies as needed.* Clerical work such as answering
phones and transferring calls.* Performs all aspects of patient
care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces
the likelihood of medical/health care errors.* Communicates
appropriately and clearly to RNs, staff members, medical staff and
other providers.* Maintains a good working relationship within the
department and with other departments.* Treats patient and families
with respect and dignity.* Demonstrates the ability to be flexible
& organized. Is able to function under stressful situations.*
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Uses proper
body mechanics.* Orients new employees when necessary.* Responds
promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary
to achieve optimal productivity, efficiency and fiscal
responsibility.* Performs other duties as assigned.As an
independent hospital, we live our mission to improve the health and
wellbeing of the people of our region. To improve access to care,
we have expanded our local specialty and primary care services in
our communities. Not far from Duluth, MN, our campus resides in the
beautiful north woods of Wisconsin where you can balance work and
home life on our beautiful lakes and trails by partaking in
personal interests such as biking, cross-country skiing, hiking,
fishing, water sports, ATVing, snowmobiling, and much more.#hmcpJob
Type: Full-timePay: From $17.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k)
matching* Dental insurance* Disability insurance* Health insurance*
Life insurance* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursementMedical
specialties:* Medical-SurgicalPhysical setting:* Acute
careSchedule:* 12 hour shift* 8 hour shift* Day shift* Evening
shift* Night shift* Overnight shift* Rotating weekendsAbility to
commute/relocate:* Hayward, WI 54843: Reliably commute or planning
to relocate before starting work (Required)Education:* High school
or equivalent (Required)License/Certification:* BLS Certification
(Preferred)* CNA, LPN, or EMT License? (Required)Shift
availability:* Night Shift (Preferred)* Day Shift (Preferred)*
Overnight Shift (Preferred)Work Location: One location
Keywords: HAYWARD AREA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Milwaukee , Patient Care Technician, Professions , Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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