Patient Care Tech I

Description

JOB PURPOSE

Renders direct and indirect patient care under direction of appropriate licensed personnel. Facilitates care to meet patient's daily living activity needs by providing clerical, physical, emotional support. Provides personal self care and activity programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum: High school grad or equivalent

Preferred: Training as a nursing assistant

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum: CPR/BLS within 6 months of hire

Preferred: For GVCH departments: Current CNA certificate preferred.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum: Ability to use computer charting (electronic medical record)

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred: 0 to 2 years experience in an acute care setting