Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Department

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Mid Shift (United States of America)

Summary

Performs basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below.  In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Assist in the admission of patients to the unit including orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment

• Respond to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate staff

• Assist with implementation of nursing plan of care by carrying out delegated patient care tasks

• Assist in maintaining patient safety including proper use of equipment and supplies

• Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use

• Maintain a well-stocked, clean patient environment

• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services

• Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities

• Performs waived testing per unit competency

• Obtain EKG readings and monitor vital signs

• Perform phlebotomy procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Obtain national certification as a Patient Care Technician through American Medical Technologists required

Work Experience: 

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Excellent guest relations skills

• Verbal and written skills

• Ability to read English

• Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team

• Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules

• Ability to grasp new skills and techniques

• Basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served

• Basic computer skills

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work variable shifts

• Ability to turn and lift patients

• Much standing, walking, bending and lifting

• Visual and auditory acuity for observing patients

• Position involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

PCT - American Medical Technologists

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity