Patient Care Technician (Flint Hills) - Emergency Room - PRN

Position Status

• Part time
• Shift:
• Variable 12 hour shift (United
• States of
• America)
• Hours per week: 0
• Job
• Information
• Exemption
• Status: Non-Exempt A Brief Overview Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. Responsible to provide a safe environment for his/her assigned patients; to complete the assigned work; to monitor the patient for changes in condition and to report those changes to the RN; to document the work that he/she completes; and to document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired, office-based skills to assist providers and nursing personnel in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient centered approach focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside of the scope for this position. Refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Education Qualifications Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. Required or Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program. Required A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement. Required Experience Qualifications Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred Skills and Abilities Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency) Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency) Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency) Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency) Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications. Required What you will do Admit patients to exam rooms for office visits and procedures, following prescribed workflows. Assist providers with examinations and procedures. Retrieve voice mail messages, record, and route to licensed staff. Document medical information using the appropriate electronic applications and/or forms. Prepares and maintains patient’s medical record and charges while in the department, ensuring confidentiality of all patient information.
• Coordinate patient services to include: lab tests, point of care testing, x-rays, diagnostic procedures, consults, home care, and acute care admissions. Schedule patient appointments. Assist with referrals, prior-authorizations, and benefit investigations. Point of care testing and/or phlebotomy as indicated by work area. Maintain cleanliness of equipment, examination, and treatment rooms; restock. Meets the needs of any patient in the department. Applies proper techniques with simple dressing changes. Maintains and follows proper procedure for sterile technique on dressing changes. Prepares and processes requisitions for housekeeping, maintenance and general supply needs and ensures adequate par levels are maintained. Participates in intra- and interdepartmental committee activities. Attend staff meetings and mandatory retreats in compliance with individual department’s requirements. Required for All Jobs Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health Performs other duties as assigned Patient Facing Options Position is Patient Facing Remote Work Guidelines Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards. Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed. Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours. Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor. Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually. Remote Work Capability On-Site; No Remote Scope No Supervisory
• Responsibility
• No
• Budget
• Responsibility
• Physical
• Demands
• Balancing:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Carrying:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Climbing (Ladders):
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs):
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic):
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard):
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot
• Coordination:
• Frequently 3-5
• Hours
• Feeling:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Grasping (Fine
• Motor):
• Frequently 3-5
• Hours
• Grasping (Gross
• Hand):
• Frequently 3-5
• Hours
• Handling:
• Frequently 3-5
• Hours
• Hearing:
• Frequently 3-5
• Hours
• Kneeling:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Lifting:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate
• Foot
• Controls:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward):
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead):
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive
• Motions:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Sitting:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Standing:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Stooping:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Walking:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Working
• Conditions
• Burn:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative
• Patients:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Dusts:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme
• Temperatures:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious
• Diseases:
• Frequently 3-5
• Hours
• Mechanical:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle
• Stick:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Noise/Sounds:
• Occasionally 1-3
• Hours
• Other
• Atmospheric
• Conditions:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor
• Ventilation,
• Fumes and/or
• Gases:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant
• Energy:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of
• Exposure to
• Blood and
• Body
• Fluids:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of
• Exposure to
• Hazardous
• Drugs:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other):
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Vibration:
• Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or
• Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications. Email your resume and cover letter to the applicable team below. We'll review your experience to see if there may be a fit with other current or upcoming opportunities.

Nursing

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• Allied
• Health: alliedhealth@stormontvail.org
• Ancillary: ancillary@stormontvail.org Interested in working in Healthcare but don't know where to start?
• Reach out to our
• Career
• Counselor,
• Morgan
• Ray via email: morgan.ray@stormontvail.org Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.