Patient Care Tech 2, Emergency Department
- Full-Time
- Clovis, CA
- Community Health System - CA
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Overview:
The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit, public-benefit organization based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools - the University of California, San Francisco. We are home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento and also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2020, Community provided nearly $175 million in uncompensated services and programs.
Clovis Community Medical Center opened at its current location as a 109-bed hospital in 1988. Since then, there's been nothing but growth. Today, Clovis Community has 208 private patient rooms and another 144 under construction. We've added a $68 million freestanding Cancer Institute and other specialty programs and now perform more than 13,000 surgeries annually.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of a licensed clinical staff member, the Patient Care Tech 2 (PCT2) provides basic patient care, clerical support and heart rhythm monitoring using defined procedures and standards in accordance with the goals of the unit and the philosophy of Community Medical Centers (CMC). Performs and assists with elemental aspects of patient care such as nutrition, bed scale weights, intake/output (I/O), taking vital signs, monitoring heart rhythm patterns, etc. in coordination with the patient care team. Assists licensed clinical staff as needed with direct patient care and provides administrative and office management support to the unit(s). Serves as a centralized focus of administration, information and communication.
Accountabilities
1. Under the direction of the RN/LVN/RTT delivers basic patient care. Performs and assists with elemental aspects of patient care such as bed scale weights, I/O, hygiene, dressing, turning and ambulation. Safely performs/assists with inpatient lifts/transfers, moves, positioning and ambulation in coordination with the patient care team.
2. Records vital signs, height, weight and I/O. Collects and records data as assigned and reports information to RN/RTT.
3. Recognizes, communicates and documents changes in patient's condition either emergent or in response to patient care. Differentiates between lethal and non-lethal arrhythmias and notifies the RN promptly of any arrhythmias.
4. Interacts with healthcare team members to support and reinforce patient/family teaching plan.
5. Places ECGs as required. Observes, monitors, reviews and documents cardiac arrhythmias, artifact, leads off, proper lead placement and subtle changes in cardiac rhythm. Uses calipers to measure rate and ECG intervals, analyzes heart rhythms and records information in patient's chart.
6. Responds to requests and makes rounds at designated stations on an on-going basis throughout assigned shift.
7. Answers unit call lights promptly and responds to patient needs accordingly or communicates patient needs to appropriate member of healthcare team.
8. Receives report from RN/LVN/RTT upon arrival for assigned shift and be aware of each patient's special needs and requirements utilizing resources cost effectively.
9. Secures patient belongings and documents on appropriate forms. Assures that each patient has necessary care items readily available and maintains a safe, clean patient care environment.
10. Performs clerical duties, including ordering and stocking supplies and forms, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting visitors. Advises and assists in understanding the hospital, its rules and services, gives directions, provides factual information and makes guests comfortable while waiting.
11. Maintains charts, files materials such as care plans and lab reports. Thins charts according to established time frames and procedures.
12. Reports equipment malfunction and removes equipment from service as needed.
13. Manages data, such as that required for census management and order entry. Maintains pertinent records, checks records for completeness and enters data into appropriate systems.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
o EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
o RN or LVN Student/Graduate
o ECG - ECG Rhythm Exam Non-Clinical (Administered by CMC) completion required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Please note: Per the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test regularly.
Apply to this Job
The Community Health System is a locally owned, not-for-profit, public-benefit organization based in Fresno, California. Community is the region's largest healthcare provider and private employer. We operate a physician residency program with one of the nation's top medical schools - the University of California, San Francisco. We are home to the only Level 1 Trauma Center and comprehensive burn center between Los Angeles and Sacramento and also serve as the area's "safety net provider." In fiscal year 2020, Community provided nearly $175 million in uncompensated services and programs.
Clovis Community Medical Center opened at its current location as a 109-bed hospital in 1988. Since then, there's been nothing but growth. Today, Clovis Community has 208 private patient rooms and another 144 under construction. We've added a $68 million freestanding Cancer Institute and other specialty programs and now perform more than 13,000 surgeries annually.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of a licensed clinical staff member, the Patient Care Tech 2 (PCT2) provides basic patient care, clerical support and heart rhythm monitoring using defined procedures and standards in accordance with the goals of the unit and the philosophy of Community Medical Centers (CMC). Performs and assists with elemental aspects of patient care such as nutrition, bed scale weights, intake/output (I/O), taking vital signs, monitoring heart rhythm patterns, etc. in coordination with the patient care team. Assists licensed clinical staff as needed with direct patient care and provides administrative and office management support to the unit(s). Serves as a centralized focus of administration, information and communication.
Accountabilities
1. Under the direction of the RN/LVN/RTT delivers basic patient care. Performs and assists with elemental aspects of patient care such as bed scale weights, I/O, hygiene, dressing, turning and ambulation. Safely performs/assists with inpatient lifts/transfers, moves, positioning and ambulation in coordination with the patient care team.
2. Records vital signs, height, weight and I/O. Collects and records data as assigned and reports information to RN/RTT.
3. Recognizes, communicates and documents changes in patient's condition either emergent or in response to patient care. Differentiates between lethal and non-lethal arrhythmias and notifies the RN promptly of any arrhythmias.
4. Interacts with healthcare team members to support and reinforce patient/family teaching plan.
5. Places ECGs as required. Observes, monitors, reviews and documents cardiac arrhythmias, artifact, leads off, proper lead placement and subtle changes in cardiac rhythm. Uses calipers to measure rate and ECG intervals, analyzes heart rhythms and records information in patient's chart.
6. Responds to requests and makes rounds at designated stations on an on-going basis throughout assigned shift.
7. Answers unit call lights promptly and responds to patient needs accordingly or communicates patient needs to appropriate member of healthcare team.
8. Receives report from RN/LVN/RTT upon arrival for assigned shift and be aware of each patient's special needs and requirements utilizing resources cost effectively.
9. Secures patient belongings and documents on appropriate forms. Assures that each patient has necessary care items readily available and maintains a safe, clean patient care environment.
10. Performs clerical duties, including ordering and stocking supplies and forms, answering and directing phone calls, and greeting visitors. Advises and assists in understanding the hospital, its rules and services, gives directions, provides factual information and makes guests comfortable while waiting.
11. Maintains charts, files materials such as care plans and lab reports. Thins charts according to established time frames and procedures.
12. Reports equipment malfunction and removes equipment from service as needed.
13. Manages data, such as that required for census management and order entry. Maintains pertinent records, checks records for completeness and enters data into appropriate systems.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
- High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) or Completion of a CMC Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
- Successful completion of one of the following three options: (1) Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program; (2) Obtain a diploma/certificate from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program; or (3) Nursing Fundamental courses from an accredited clinical RN or LVN program (typically done in the 1st semester) required
- Successful completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition or ECG/EKG interpretation course required
- Incumbents hired into position prior to 10/01/2018 or transferred into the role on 08/30/2020 are grandfathered with their existing education
- 1 year of relevant healthcare experience required
- 2 years of experience in an acute care hospital preferred
- BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
- One of the following is required
o EMT - Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (active or inactive status is acceptable)
o RN or LVN Student/Graduate
o ECG - ECG Rhythm Exam Non-Clinical (Administered by CMC) completion required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Please note: Per the CDPH order, all healthcare workers are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved exemption and test regularly.