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Performs various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care duties. Possesses direct access to drug products and secure medication locations in order to manage the storage, handling and disposal of medications consistent with the Medication Storage and Handling Policy.
Responsibilities:- Prepares patient, room and equipment for procedures and exams
- Takes and records vital signs. Informs provider of patient vital signs and concerns.
- Handles patient situations over the phone. Understands limitations in dealing with patients over the phone, and involves nursing staff and providers.
- Assists providers with Injections and procedures.
- Instructs patients in preparation for specific procedures.
- Collects and processes routine laboratory specimen.
- Operates and maintains clinical equipment
- Maintains and uses aseptic technique including sterilization, disinfection and disposal of contaminated material.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
- Maintains and contributes to a collaborative professional and ethical work environment
- Actively participates in team meetings and engages in the department process development
- Maintain confidentiality, HIPPA and PHI compliance
- Meets expectations for performance based on compliance with all departmental standards, policies, and procedures with training and education, attendance, adherence, and quality standards
- Communicate appropriately and clearly with departmental management, co-workers and callers.
- Performs point of care testing
- High school graduate required.
- Must demonstrate keyboarding skills and be familiar with computer use.
- Previous hospital experience preferred.
- Licensed Nursing Assistant in the State of NH required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate required.
