Job Description
Job Summary Provide direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provide care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Maintain regulatory agency requirements, nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and standards. Answer phone calls incoming to the unit by patients and families. . Communicate with physicians and team members about changes in patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Must be able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and able to perform general clinical or nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. To provide safe, courteous and competent patient care. Essential Job Responsibilities Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization Performs assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of an RN or LPN. Monitors and operates patient care equipment. Performs specialized technical patient care procedures. Perform blood draws competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible Record phlebotomy requisitions Identify the patient by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's identification band before venipuncture is performed Display courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff Label and record all test tubes, log procedures and file paperwork Demonstrate knowledge of color top tube to use, volume of blood needed and test requirements Follow standard precautions at all times Dispose all sharp instruments in a rigid sharp container