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Baptist Memorial Health Care · 1 day ago

Technician-Patient Care - ME Emergency Room Baptist Memphis

Memphis, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Baptist Memorial Health Care is a leading healthcare provider committed to compassionate care. The Technician-Patient Care role involves performing patient care tasks and basic services under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

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Responsibilities

Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse

Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices

Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms

Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings

Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments

Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps

Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals

Transports non-monitored patients

Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports

Performs other duties as assigned