Westchester Medical Center
Kingston, NY, USA
Clinical Technician
Job Summary
Works collaboratively with the health care team, under the direct supervision of the RN, to provide direct patient care, maintain E.D., ICU, O.B., or Med Surg. Environment and perform various clerical duties. Candidates for this position must obtain written approval from their Nurse Manager/Director in order to apply.
Responsibilities
Documents information on patient records/computer consistent with policies to include vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration), pulse oximetry. I & O, weights, heights, etc. and point of care testing (glucometer results etc.). review CALS with the Charge Nurse to ensure awareness of pertinent patient needs and plans for the day. (If partnered with a licensed person, review with partner.)
Responsible for meeting the personal hygiene needs of the patient to include skin care, oral hygiene, etc. Assist with ambulation of patient, position change, bed making and...