1- 12 Hour Shift Per Week
For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.
The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.
When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs delegated duties to assist in the treatment and care of the patient in accordance with the established FMC policies, procedures and guidelines. Will perform blood draws, EKG, and Holter/Event monitor placement.
Provides personal care which includes bathing, feeding, skin and mouth care, and changing bed linens as needed. Responds to call lights promptly, makes frequent rounds and attempts to meet patient needs. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, weight and height. Perform Ekgs Holter monitor and event monitor application as needed. Empties patient drainage containers and maintains accurate intake and output records. Collects specimens and delivers them to the requested area. Performs venous and capillary collections as ordered regardless of patient age. Performs order entry and specimen processing to ensure sample integrity and proper patient identification. Performs point of care testing following policy and procedure. Transports patients in a safe manner following policy and procedures. Assists with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care which includes positioning, lifting, turning, etc. Reports changes observed in condition or behavior of patient. Assists with treatment procedures. Assists in maintaining supplies and reports malfunctioning equipment. maintains proper competency and education as required for the position. other duties as assigned.