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By John Stabinger
Posted on 2 April 2020 | 2:40 pm
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CNA / PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME, VARIABLE SHIFT)
University of Washington
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University of Washington
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| This recruitment offers a $3,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive A higher degree of healthcare. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Join our award-winning team at UW Medical Center- Montlake. Among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Hospitals", UW Medical Center - Montlake prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UW Medical Center - Montlake has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 hospital ranking in Washington State and in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is the seventh consecutive year that UW Medical Center - Montlake has achieved both distinctions. UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - RADIOLOGY-COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY department has an outstanding opportunity for a full time day/evening variable shift PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN. The PCT will assist the medical and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance/set up of special equipment. Participate in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication. Competitive candidates will exhibit clear and concise communications skills, both verbal and written. Under supervision, will assist the medical and nursing staff by performing delegated tasks that involve direct patient care; transportation of patients, supplies and specimens; ordering and stocking of supplies; and maintenance/set up of special equipment and front desk support. Participates in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication. Job Responsibilities: 1. All activities of daily living for these patients including bathing, feeding, toileting, shaving, etc. 2. Assisting with ambulation and other mobility as needed 3. Transferring patients to wheelchairs or beside chairs 4. Monitoring Intake and Output and charting those results in the patient chart 5. Re-positioning patients in bed and charting that in the patient chart 6. Assist with cleaning the patient room as patients are discharged 7. Assist with the patients on the rest of the unit as needed 8. Vital Signs when delegated by the RN 9. When time permits escort patients off the unit for 20-30 minutes for some fresh air 10. Communicate effectively with the other PCT on the unit and the RN in charge of all ten patients to provide patient centered care. Standards of Performance 1. Implements assigned tasks in an organized, timely fashion. 2. Provide safe patients care. 3. Maintains safety, cleanliness and order in patient rooms, utility rooms, and supply/storage rooms. 4. Restocks and maintains supplies in patient rooms; removes used or excess equipment and supplies. 5. Orders and stocks supplies in cost effective manner. 6. Cleans and maintains equipment. 7. Assists in setting up special equipment (example: oxygen, pumps, suction, etc.) 8. Removes from service faulty or damaged equipment and reports to appropriate personnel. 9. Maintains and organizes equipment and supply systems that promote efficiency and accuracy. 10. Consistently interacts courteously with patient and family. 11. Demonstrates respect for patient’s values, lifestyle, spiritual needs and/or cultural diversity in all interactions. 12. Protects confidentiality of written and verbal patient information according to policy and procedure. 13. Maintains patient belongings in a secure manner following established procedure. 14. Obtains documents, and communicates data as delegated. 15. Communicates abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to the RN promptly. 16. Provides safe/therapeutic care consistent with practice standards. Accountability 1. Seeks appropriate assistance if required to provide safe patient care. 2. Seeks assistance when patient needs are beyond his/her expertise or scope of practice. 3. Uses reference manuals and qualified resources for guidance. 4. Maintains a safe clinical environment and identifies and reports all unsafe patient care situations; including environmental hazards (electrical, chemical, etc.). Uses Contact Precautions and follows hospital and other regulatory standards. 5. Demonstrates flexibility in response to unexpected changes and emergencies on the unit. 6. Accurately identifies emergency situations and responds appropriately. 7. Knows current location and use of emergency equipment. 8. Participates in emergency scenarios (e.g. fire drills, mock codes, disaster drills). 9. Completes annual competencies requirements (fire safety, infection control, and other as appropriate) within allotted timeframe. 10. Participates in own evaluation. 11. Responds positively when learning needs are identified and accepts responsibility for seeking education. 12. Attends and participates in in services and continuing education programs. 13. Attends and participates in unit meetings, committees and/or projects; reads minutes if unable to attend. 14. Meets attendance standard. 15. Supports staff by sharing knowledge and assisting them as requested. 16. Reports illegal/unethical/unprofessional practice of any member of the health care team. Standard of Daily Practice 1. Seeks opportunities to help others. 2. Aware of unit needs and responds appropriately. 3. Follows through on delegated tasks. 4. Able to prioritize workload requests appropriately. 5. Recognizes and communicates changes in patient conditions in a timely manner. 6. Compassionate and caring with patients and families. 7. Cleans and maintains equipment, follows policy when repairs are need. 8. Keeps work areas clean and neat. 9. Works well as part of the team. 10. Consistently informs appropriate staff when leaving the floor. 11. Arrives to duty on time and shift follows appropriate procedures for break and lunch periods. 12. Maintains appropriate attire per professional image policy. Advocacy and Humanistic Care 1. Treat all patients with respect and dignity and work to promote the mission in the context of his/her work. 2. Acts as an advocate for patients and families through such activities as assisting them with locating appropriate staff to address their concerns and safeguard patient’s privacy and confidentiality. 3. Refers patient to those who can give assistance if unable to meet patients’ needs. 4. Introduces self to patient and explains the role of the Hospital Assistant. Offers assistance if patient looks lost or confused. 5. Escorts patients to their destinations when possible. 6. Patients always take precedence over tasks. 7. Asks patient at end of contact if there is anything else the patient needs. Communication and Team Building 1. Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork. 2. Promotes productive working relationships with co-workers by communicating clearly, directly and in a timely basis. 3. Is open to receiving direction, ask for assistance when needed, and treats coworkers with respect and dignity. 4. Maintains a professional manner at work. Safety/Response to Emergencies 1. Facilitates a safe environment for all staff, visitors and patients. 2. Follows standards on the use of safety. 3. Participates in and supports patient safety initiatives Professional Development/Skills 1. Demonstrates responsibility for own professional growth through pursuit of work-related experiences and education opportunities. 2. Responsible for maintaining knowledge and skills related to the Hospital Assistant scope of practice. Minimum Qualifications: Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC) with the State of Washington. AND High School graduation and six months experience involving direct patient care or customer service in a health care setting; OR equivalent education/experience. Legal Requirement A Washington State Health Care Assistant, Level "A" certification is required within 6 months of employment. (This certification is required to perform venous blood withdrawal procedures and capillary blood glucose checks, and can be achieved through successful on-the-job training.) | |||
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