Summary:
The role of the Patient Care Technician is cross-functional and includes secretarial and clerical duties within the role of nursing assistant under the direction of a registered nurse
Responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist providers with patient care; ensures the patient is properly prepared in all aspects for the providers visit verifies and obtains relevant information with patient and completes any necessary follow-up that the patient or provider may need. Assists the provider during any in-office procedures. Utilizes all necessary techniques.
Be knowledgeable in the operation and condition of all medical devices and equipment used.
Be knowledgeable regarding all clinical systems protocols policies and procedures necessary for the completion of all patient care duties tasks and responsibilities as required by the department.
Obtain and prepare laboratory specimens for testing
Be responsible for cleaning exam/procedure room(s) and maintaining equipment between patients and at the end of the day in accordance with established protocol; document accordingly. Maintain a clean work area; prepare the equipment patient room(s) and stock supplies or facilitate the reorder of supplies as necessary. Effectively troubleshoot minor problems. Notify appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs as needed.
Remain flexible with the changing needs of the department and the organization.
Other information:
Minimum Education Requirements: High School graduate or GED. Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant training program
Minimum Work Experience: Minimum one year as a nursing assistant or student nurse who has completed one semester of basic clinical experience
Other skills and abilities: Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
Equipment/Software/Certification: Current BLS certification
Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River
Work Type: Part Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
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