Patient Care Tech-Stem Cell Oncology 16P Casual Days
Core
Assist Registered Nurses in direct and indirect patient care activities within a hospital setting, including vital signs, hygiene, feeding, and basic clinical procedures.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (CNA)
Builds
Patient care support services for adults and neonates
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, phlebotomy, EKG acquisition, newborn care, patient feeding, ambulation assistance, wound dressing, specimen collection, basic life support, equipment setup
Preferred skills
Associates or Bachelor's degree, previous healthcare experience, capillary blood glucose monitoring certification
Technologies
Cardiac monitors, oximetry, fetal monitors, EKG machines, oxygen and suction equipment
Responsibilities
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge; perform hygiene and feeding; monitor vital signs and intake/output; collect specimens; respond to emergency calls; assist with pre- and post-operative care; maintain a safe and clean environment; document observations and notify RN of changes.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC