Dupage Medical Group Bloomingdale , IL 60108
Posted 3 days ago
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The Urgent Care Tech provides direct care to assigned patients, partnering with the RN on duty to coordinate care. Under the direction of a licensed practitioner and according to established procedures performs patient care tasks and procedures as needed to ensure care, comfort, and safety of patients. Effectively explains and performs assigned procedures such as venipuncture, IV insertion and removal, vital signs, etc.
Receive and triage patients in the ICC or Express care assessing and evaluating the urgency of the patient symptoms and need for medical attention. Will determine if patient need can be addressed at ICC or transferred to higher acuity facility.
Completes patient rounds and responds to phone, nurse and physician requests to ensure that patient and family needs are met in a timely manner
Performs delivery of patient care; draws blood, starts IVs, may administer prescribed injections, assist with ambulation and transfer, specimen collection for urine, sputum, feces and phlebotomy; acquisition of 12-lead EKG's; assisting patients with personal care needs, documentation of clinical tests results; completion of all daily/weekly/monthly checklists; performance of wound asepsis.
Performs assigned procedures and communicated with patients regarding the process. (e.g. wound care and dressing changes, Intravenous insertion, blood draws and removal, and specimen collection).
Application of orthopedic splints, and temporary casting and educating patients on proper crutch/walker/cane usage.
Assists Physicians/Mid-level providers with suturing, simple dressings, wound cleansing, post molds set up, and other procedural set ups as directed.
Responds to call lights and assist with activities of daily living
Patient quality improvement and documentation of treatment
Participation in quality improvement and sustainability activities
Completes and documents patient care activities including: triage assessments into EPIC, ADL, vital signs, weights, and procedure/treatments that were performed
Maintains inventory and department cleanliness
Monitors, requests, and re-stocks patient rooms, storage, service areas, and/or Triage with supplies, ensuring adequate levels are maintained
Requests and stores approved supplies and linens according to established procedures
Checks assigned daily carts and signs off. Empties and/or replace waste receptacles/needle bins
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Dupage Medical Group