Patient Care Associate - Orthopedics
Core
Assists in the individualized care of patients to achieve the highest level of wellness under the direction of RN or LPN, performing designated clinical and non-clinical support tasks.
Role type
Patient Care Associate / Patient Care Technician
Builds
Patient care services for postoperative orthopedic patients
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene support, phlebotomy, enteral feeding administration, wound care, IV removal, catheter care, tracheostomy care, suctioning
Preferred skills
CNA/CPTC certification, BLS certification
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems
Responsibilities
Record vital signs and enter data into the electronic medical record; Assist patients with daily needs including meals, bathing, toileting, and mobility; Perform phlebotomy and collect blood cultures; Administer enteral feedings; Provide wound care; Remove IVs and Foley catheters; Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning