Patient Care Assistant FT Hours 8:30 - 5:00p
Pulmonary Associates of Lancaster Pulmonary Associates of Lancaster Lancaster, PA Lancaster, PA Full-time Full-time $17 an hour $17 an hour 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago 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).
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.
00 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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).
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.
00 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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