Job Description

Patient Care Tech/Flow Coordinator (SEIU Job)

The posted compensation range of $29.51 - $37.81 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Hours/Pay Period: 72

Shift: 12 Hour Day

Weekly Schedule: 5:30am-6:00pm. 3x12hr day shifts

Remote: No

Category: Administrative and Clerical

Travel: No

Responsibilities:

• Perform all responsibilities of the Patient Care Technician role: Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, feeding, basic hygiene) Basic nursing care activities (vital signs, observation and reporting of signs and symptoms of disease state, postural blood pressure, simple dressing changes) Assist in patient mobility (ambulate, turn, position, range of motion) Perform EKGs (unit specific requirement) Bedside testing (blood glucose, colon screening, dextrose secretions, specific gravity) Respiratory care (encouraging incentive spirometry, positioning, maintaining humidification of oxygen containers, maintaining nebulizer equipment integrity, performing oxygen saturation checks)
• Perform all responsibilities of the Patient Flow Coordinator: Coordinates unit by greeting patients and visitors, triaging phone calls, maintaining current information on locator boards; communicates scheduled tests and procedures for patients. Processes patients' charts upon admission and discharge. May assist with medication reconciliation upon admission. May process medication calendars and micromedix for discharge portfolios. Coordinates and maintains nursing unit supplies; monitors patient confidentiality; maintains a hazard-free work environment. As appropriate, responds to patient/visitor requests and complaints; escalates requests/complaints to the appropriate staff as necessary. Ensures correct patient type and accommodation codes on daily basis on all patients. Assists MSW with patient handoff to outside facilities upon discharge, including processing of information to the receiving facility. Assists with patient care/bed placement assignments. Assists Unit Manager with clerical responsibilities.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required. Certification as a Nursing Assistant (NA-C) required. Previous experience as a patient flow coordinator or patient care technician is preferred. Familiarity with VMFH clinical programs is preferred. Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, diagnostic tests/procedures, and medications. Strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work independently, and respond appropriately in stressful situations. Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in using a personal computer.

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We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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