Advanced Patient Care Tech CDU FT/36HRS
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: January 15, 2022
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe APCT is responsible for quick reaction and
competent care of patients with emergency situations that arrive at
the hospital. Monitors patients, collects information and documents
data. Inserts and removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines
under the direction of the physician/nurse. Performs blood
collection, and Foley catheter placements. Performs wound care and
dressing changes; applies plaster and fiberglass splints, casts and
traction devices. Performs bedside testing such as oximetry,
glucometery, and other point of care tests. Operates and monitors
patient monitoring systems specific to unit. Specific duties
include: insures cleanliness of unit, cleans and stores equipment
and empties sharps containers. Documents all interventions and
data, communicates with the primary nurse on findings and
interventions.The APCT stocks medical supplies and paper goods;
inventories and processes broken equipment as required; assists
physicians and nurses with procedures under their direction;
assures proper storage of E-cylinders (oxygen); organizes care in a
manner that contributes to the overall quality of the team; and
performs other job duties as assigned, within their scope of
practice. The APCT is a vital part of the ED team and acts as a
mentor and preceptor to new staff.
Keywords: Christus Health, Santa Fe , Advanced Patient Care Tech CDU FT/36HRS, Other , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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