Care Partner - 6N Cardiac IMC- Augusta - Full time AM at 2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.

Augusta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital signs, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Blood glucose monitoring, Patient care, Tube feedings, Dressing changes, Ostomy care, Tracheostomy care, Catheter care, BLS, Basic Life Support, Acute care, Medical assisting, Nursing support

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Patient Care Tech is an unlicensed staff member who supports professional staff in providing care and service to patients and families under the direction and supervision of registered nurses and supports the plan of care for assigned patients. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Performs tasks to include but not limited to vital signs, AM/PM Care, I & O measurement, tube feedings (bolus, gravity, pump), simple dressing changes, post-mortem care, pin care (orthopedic patients), ostomy care, discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, urine collection Performs tasks to include but not limited to Phlebotomy, capillary blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, finger and heel sticks (as required by a registered nurse) Under supervision and nurse unit dependent, perform tasks to include but not limited to: tracheostomy care, discontinuing peripheral intravenous lines, in-line suctioning of ventilator patients Perform tasks to include but not limited to: ensure laboratory specimens are properly labeled and promptly delivered to appropriate departments, assist in the coordination of unit activities to ensure that patients' needs are met efficiently, serve as a runner between pharmacy, pathology, and x-ray Reacts promptly and appropriately to emergency situations, provides input into the plan of care by reporting pertinent information involving patient/family to the appropriate nurse, provide safer transportation to ancillary departments while utilizing hand-off communications Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma General or GED General *** Format Error Other / Certificate Medical Assisting-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. BLS - Instructor or Basic Life Support Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 3 years direct patient care in an acute care setting. Preferred or Less than 1 year See skills section Required and Required Minimum Skills: Candidate must have one the following: Successful completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program, Medical Assistant program, or Direct Patient Care Allied Health program; or Successful completion of the Nursing Fundamentals course from an accredited registered nursing program; or, Minimum of two years of related experience Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech supports professional staff by providing direct patient care, including vital signs, specimen collection, and assistance with daily living activities. They also ensure efficient unit operations by coordinating activities and reacting promptly to emergency situations.