Durham, North Carolina
McCordsville, Indiana
Posted: 23-May-23
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 231343
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital outpatient surgical department with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat, gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology. Duke University Hospital is also ranked first in North Carolina and first in the Raleigh-Durham area.
In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices, urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
Patient Care Technician (Breast/GYN/Endocrine Oncology)
Clinic 2-2 Duke Cancer Center
Duke Cancer Center Clinic 2-2 is a multidisciplinary clinic that houses multiple specialties including - Breast Medical Oncology, Breast Surgical Oncology, GYN Medical/Surgical Oncology, Endocrine Medical/Surgical Oncology, and Head & Neck Oncology.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a key member of a multi-disciplinary patient care team, which includes providers, residents, fellows and nurses. The PCT has the skills and knowledge to provide quality, patient-centered care through effective communication with the inter-professional cancer care team.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:
- Performing basic rooming duties with accurate vital signs, weight, height, and Epic rooming activities such as informing the provider and RN of information that was collected
- Set up and assist in clinical procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Maintain inventory of supplies and reorder as required
- Perform finger sticks for blood glucose, with appropriate training and as directed by RN
- Collect, deliver, and conduct routine tests on patient specimens, Clean assigned area, stock and replenish equipment as required
Minimum Education/Training Requirements:
- Preferred Nursing Assistant 1 (NA1) or Nursing Assistant 2 (NA2) certification
- Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures and safety precautions
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family, and hospital staff
Experience:
- Experienced preferred but will train the right candidate
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
- BLS Certification from the American Heart Association
- Preferred certification as an Nursing Assistant (NA1) or Nursing Assistant 2 (NA2)
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