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Organization:

Emergency Services

Job Summary:

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Department information: The environment is fast-paced, high-energy, and our staff is like family.

We care for adult and pediatric patients who are being treated for emergency medical conditions. Our patients are unique because we never know what is going to come through our door. 14 rooms, 5 additional beds, treating 60 patients a day.

Schedule: Varied Shifts - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and 9:00 pm to 5:00 am.

Preferred qualifications:

1-year acute care experience, preferably past emergency room experience
Professionalism
Exceptional reliability
Great communication skills
Strong teamwork skills
Significant emotional intelligence for the patient population
Flexible availability for scheduling



JOB SUMMARY
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting in direct patient care specific to the unit assigned; EKG's; Behavioral Health Observation; assisting with patient transfers and repositioning, transporting of patients, supplies, or specimens; and any other duties as deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care and physician service, under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse. The Patient Care Technician is responsible to the Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Clinical Supervisor, Department Manager/Director, Nursing Supervisor, Associate Directors of Nursing Services and the Chief Nursing Officer.

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Unit: Our 14-bed Emergency Department cares for adult and pediatric patients with 24/7 emergency medical conditions. Our patients are unique because we never know what will come through our door

Schedule: Primarily weekdays 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

This is a perfect role for nursing students!

What you will do:

• Patient Care: Assist with basic patient care activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.

• Vital Signs: Measure and document patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.

• Specimen Collection: Collect blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing.

• Patient Transport: Safely transport patients to different departments within the hospital.

• Medical Procedures: Assist nurses and doctors with medical procedures, including CPR and emergency airway management.

• Room Preparation: Clean and prepare patient rooms, ensuring they are stocked with necessary supplies.

• Patient Monitoring: Observe and report changes in patients' conditions to the healthcare team.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and ensure proper documentation of care provided.

Preferred qualifications:

• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, proficiency in basic medical procedures and equipment.

• Experience: Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in emergency care, is preferred but not required.

• Schedule: Flexible availability and exceptional attendance

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Supports patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards
* Provides patient care based upon the nursing process in accordance with mission & vision, as directed and observed by the RN/LPN. Assists with procedures according to organizational/departmental standard
* Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.
* Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers
* Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures, and regulations specific to the unit.
* Maintains annual education requirements prior to due date.
* Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
* Other duties assigned

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

Less than 1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

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