Position Summary: Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel.
Essential Functions: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or
without reasonable accommodation) to perform the flowing duties.
Environment Management –
- Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OHSA standards. Performs
Maintenance and /or inventory of EQ according to Practice
Standards.
- Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
- Maintains unit order and efficiency.
- Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
- Maintains safe work environment.
Supply Management / Clerical –
- Gathers orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the
Practice.
- Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
- Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
- Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities. (Faxing, scanning)
- Depending on location may need to re- schedule patients and handle phone calls
Patient Care and Safety –
- Documents accurately and timely, according to Practice standards
- Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects, or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
- Provides a safe environment for mobility and ambulation and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
- Functions as a patient advocate.
- Demonstrates proper response to emergency situations
Code of Conduct/Professionalism –
- Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
- Completes assignments within designated shift.
- Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
- Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
- Communicates clearly, concisely, and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
- Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain Practice function.
- Demonstrates concern and respect for other’s thoughts and feelings and handles conflict in a positive manner.
- Able to prioritize continually.
Clinical Skills -
- Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job
- Correctly rooms patient in a timely fashion and performs vital signs.
- Is proficient in set- ups and uploads of Home Sleep Studies
- Demonstrates competency with procedures based on population
- Performs duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
- Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
- Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Required Qualifications
- HS diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
- 1 yr experience in the medical field.
Cognitive Requirements
Attention/ Concentration:
- The position requires the ability to attend to more than one aspect of a situation simultaneously. It is highly likely that multiple task demands are going to be required of the individual at the same time.
New Learning and Memory
- Demands on memory and for processing new information are minimal. The individual must have the ability to understand or carry out simple instructions.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Creative Thinking:
- The position requires the ability to evaluate existing options to resolve a presenting problem. The resolutions or options are clearly defined, limited in number, and are altered infrequently. Selection of the most appropriate solution is based on well-established and defined guidelines.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Rarely 0-10%; Occasionally 11-35%; Frequently 36-70%; Continuously 71-100% Body Position/Movement:
- Sit: Occasionally
- Stand: Continuously
- Walk: Continuously
- Bend: Occasionally
- Push: Frequently
- Pull: Frequently
- Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
- Reach: Frequently
- Twist: Frequently
- Balance: Occasionally
- Climb: Rarely
Lifting: Degree of physical exertion is: Moderate exerting up 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Sensory Abilities specifically required:
- Vision
- Hearing
- Touch/Feeling
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
WORKING CONDITIONS: Position involves exposure to the following harmful elements:
- Biohazardous Waste
- Blood borne Pathogens
- Airborne Pathogens
Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working co
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.95 - $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, PA 17602: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
