Patient Care Technician - Breast Feeding Clinic - PT - Weekends
- Stormont-Vail HealthCare
- Topeka, KS
- About 1 month ago
Job Description
Schedule:
Part time – 1-19 hours/week, not benefit eligible Shift:
Weekend Only (United States of America) Weekly Work Schedule:
Saturday and Sunday 8-4:30 Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Breastfeeding Center Medical Assistant (MA) reports to the lactation consultant or other licensed staff in the Breastfeeding Center. The MA is responsible for providing information and hands on support to breastfeeding inpatients on morning rounds and those who come into the Breastfeeding Center for weight checks and support. Tasks include assistance with latch on and positioning, providing education about breastfeeding, and reporting any concerns to the lactation consultant or other licensed staff that are out of their scope of care as defined by their certification. Will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse/LPN to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention. Responsible to provide a safe environment for their assigned patients; complete assigned work; monitor the patient for changes in condition and report those changes to the RN/LPN; document the work that they complete; and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions.
Education Qualifications
- Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program. A CNA/EMT certification may be substituted for this requirement. Required or
- Successfully completed a medical assistant program. A CNA/EMT certification may be substituted for this requirement. Required
Experience Qualifications
- Experience in an office or clinic setting. Preferred
- Experience working with infants and breastfeeding mothers. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
- Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
- Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
- Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Active certification to practice in Kansas as either an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is required. Education may be substituted for license/certification.
- Certifed Breastfeeding Educator (CBE) - LCS Required within 1 year of hire.
- Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days.
What you will do
- Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
- Collaborative with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
- Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
- Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
- Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
- Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
- Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
- Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
- Mentors PCT’s s new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
- Demonstrates willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
- Utilizes appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Required for All Jobs
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
- Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
- Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
- Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
- Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
- Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
- Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
- On-Site; No Remote
Scope
- No Supervisory Responsibility
- No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility
Physical Demands
- Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
- Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
- Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
Working Conditions
- Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Infectious Diseases: Frequently 3-5 Hours
- Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Needle Stick: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
- Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour
- Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
- Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.