Patient Care Tech (CNA) - Integrated Med
Location:
Columbia, MissouriShift:
Days, M-F 1100-1930, No weekends.
50% of holidays.
Primarily clerical duties with some direct patient care required.
Department:
Integrated MedicineSalary Range:
$16.
68- $26.
31ABOUT THE JOBMU Health Care seeks a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Patient Care Tech.
In this role, you'll be an essential part of our patient care journey, working closely with nursing and ancillary staff to ensure the comfort and well-being of our patients.
Your ability to communicate effectively and promptly respond to patient requests will contribute to our commitment to exceptional patient experiences.
Join us in fostering a supportive environment where your dedication will aid patient care and inspire and train new team members.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CAREMU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives.
Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care.
Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in the transfer of patients from bed to?bed, stretcher or wheelchair, pickup and delivery of patient meal trays and?assisting with patient feeding as directed.
Perform patient position changes, placement and removal of patient equipment,?daily hygiene care, simple non-sterile dressing changes, finger stick glucose?checks, may perform venipuncture to obtain a blood sample, maintain quality?control checks, and deliver/retrieve lab specimens and supplies as requested.
Assist with patient admission/discharge, unpacking/packing of personal?belongings; obtain personal care items; answer patient call lights promptly,?relay information to appropriate staff in a timely manner if unable to meet?patient needs; provide frequent offers of assistance and comfort measures to?patients to assure patient satisfaction and care needs are met; assist with meal?delivery and patient feeding; distribute ice water; obtain additional?food/fluids as directed.
Report and record observable changes in patient behavior and physical condition Interact with patients as a part of a treatment plan; including social,?recreational and treatment activities in order to provide continuing treatment?and rehabilitation; participate in specialized programs such as adjunctive?therapies and individual interaction with the patient.
Respond to, and participate in, crisis interventions (assaultive/resistive?behavior, suicide attempts, medical emergencies, etc.
) in order to assure safety?of patients, staff, and the general public.
Ability to perform such techniques?as Basic Life Support (BLS) and crisis prevention interventions in such?situations Demonstrate the ability to organize workload and manage multiple tasks while?maintaining a clutter free and orderly environment including prompt answering of?unit telephones and accurate delivery of messages and information to patients,?families, visitors, staff and personnel upon request.
Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the Care Team?Associate role.
Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as needed?in both routine and emergent situations.
Responsible for accurate and timely entry of information into computerized?bed-management system.
Responsible for prompt response to patient call lights and addressing patient?needs using positive guest relations skills while ensuring patient vital signs,?intake, output, height and weight are obtained and documented as directed.
May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department?documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSOne of the following -Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course within ninety (90) days; or -Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or -Experience with direct patient care such as a medical assistant, nursing?assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), or surgical technician in the?past three (3) years; or -Completion within the last three (3) years, or will complete within ninety?(90) days, an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program; or -Nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure?examinations in the past three (3) years; or -Completion a nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the?licensure examination in this country.
Completion of an above qualifications pathway, including patient care experience?or a supervised clinical log, within ninety (90) days is a condition of?continued employment in this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring?Department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met?with or without reasonable accommodation.
The performance of these physical?demands is an essential function of the job.
This position is very active and?requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20?lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have?contagious illnesses.
This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a?day, 365 days a year.
Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during?inclement weather will be required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Works Communication Management Systems Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Columbia, MissouriShift:
Days, M-F 1100-1930, No weekends.
50% of holidays.
Primarily clerical duties with some direct patient care required.
Department:
Integrated MedicineSalary Range:
$16.
68- $26.
31ABOUT THE JOBMU Health Care seeks a compassionate and dynamic individual to join our team as a Patient Care Tech.
In this role, you'll be an essential part of our patient care journey, working closely with nursing and ancillary staff to ensure the comfort and well-being of our patients.
Your ability to communicate effectively and promptly respond to patient requests will contribute to our commitment to exceptional patient experiences.
Join us in fostering a supportive environment where your dedication will aid patient care and inspire and train new team members.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CAREMU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.
As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives.
Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.
Learn more about MU Health Care.
Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%) Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Assist nursing staff /ancillary staff in the transfer of patients from bed to?bed, stretcher or wheelchair, pickup and delivery of patient meal trays and?assisting with patient feeding as directed.
Perform patient position changes, placement and removal of patient equipment,?daily hygiene care, simple non-sterile dressing changes, finger stick glucose?checks, may perform venipuncture to obtain a blood sample, maintain quality?control checks, and deliver/retrieve lab specimens and supplies as requested.
Assist with patient admission/discharge, unpacking/packing of personal?belongings; obtain personal care items; answer patient call lights promptly,?relay information to appropriate staff in a timely manner if unable to meet?patient needs; provide frequent offers of assistance and comfort measures to?patients to assure patient satisfaction and care needs are met; assist with meal?delivery and patient feeding; distribute ice water; obtain additional?food/fluids as directed.
Report and record observable changes in patient behavior and physical condition Interact with patients as a part of a treatment plan; including social,?recreational and treatment activities in order to provide continuing treatment?and rehabilitation; participate in specialized programs such as adjunctive?therapies and individual interaction with the patient.
Respond to, and participate in, crisis interventions (assaultive/resistive?behavior, suicide attempts, medical emergencies, etc.
) in order to assure safety?of patients, staff, and the general public.
Ability to perform such techniques?as Basic Life Support (BLS) and crisis prevention interventions in such?situations Demonstrate the ability to organize workload and manage multiple tasks while?maintaining a clutter free and orderly environment including prompt answering of?unit telephones and accurate delivery of messages and information to patients,?families, visitors, staff and personnel upon request.
Educate and train new staff members in the responsibilities of the Care Team?Associate role.
Perform other duties as delegated by nursing staff and unit management as needed?in both routine and emergent situations.
Responsible for accurate and timely entry of information into computerized?bed-management system.
Responsible for prompt response to patient call lights and addressing patient?needs using positive guest relations skills while ensuring patient vital signs,?intake, output, height and weight are obtained and documented as directed.
May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department?documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSOne of the following -Completion of a Fundamentals of Nursing course within ninety (90) days; or -Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or -Experience with direct patient care such as a medical assistant, nursing?assistant, emergency medical technician (EMT), or surgical technician in the?past three (3) years; or -Completion within the last three (3) years, or will complete within ninety?(90) days, an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program; or -Nursing licensure candidate who failed to pass the state licensure?examinations in the past three (3) years; or -Completion a nursing program outside the United States and is awaiting the?licensure examination in this country.
Completion of an above qualifications pathway, including patient care experience?or a supervised clinical log, within ninety (90) days is a condition of?continued employment in this job classification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring?Department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met?with or without reasonable accommodation.
The performance of these physical?demands is an essential function of the job.
This position is very active and?requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20?lbs.
This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have?contagious illnesses.
This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a?day, 365 days a year.
Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during?inclement weather will be required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Certified Nursing Assistant Clinical Works Communication Management Systems Nursing Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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