Patient Care Tech- Outpatient Oncology Casual Days
Core
Provides direct clinical support to oncology patients by performing specimen collection, EKGs, catheter management, hygiene assistance, and patient monitoring.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Outpatient Oncology)
Builds
Patient care and safety in an outpatient oncology setting
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Specimen collection, 12-lead EKG acquisition, Catheter management, Bladder scanning, Point of care testing, Patient hygiene assistance, Patient rounding, Ambulation assistance, Call light response, Post mortem care, EMR data entry, Bed management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Electronic Bed Board
Responsibilities
Collects, labels, and transports specimens; Obtains 12-lead EKGs; Discontinues saline locks and urinary catheters; Performs bladder scans and point-of-care testing; Assists patients with hygiene and ambulation; Responds to call lights; Maintains patient safety and environmental hazards; Manages admissions and advance directives in EMR.
Seniority
Entry-level, support staff
