About the role
Overview
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs physical care of assigned patients (i.e. grooming, feeding etc.).
Responsibilities
- -Collects specimens as needed. -Assists and accompanies patients during admission or discharge.
- -Performs general care activities for patients.
- -Records patients’ personal care andphysical findings.
- -Performs a variety of tasks and activities according to the needs of the Department.
- -Performs EKG, monitors ECG telemetry equipment and Phlebotomy on Patients.
Qualifications
- -Must have two to three (2-3) years in acute/chronic orambulatory care setting. -
- -High School graduate or GED and completed a PCT course which should include EKG and Phlebotomy.
- -Good computer skills as well as organizational, written and verbal skills.
- -Telemetry certification and BLS Certification required.
- -Experience in Acute Psychiatry preferred. -Bilingual Preferred: English/Spanish.