ResponsibilitiesThe
Patient Care Tech assistant will assist in the delivery of care under the supervision of the Hospitalist, nurse practitioner and Registered nurse. The role supports the ongoing operational needs of the program, clinical and non-clinical.
Hours: Full time. Mondays through Friday from 7-8am to 3:30- 4:30pm. No weekend/ Holidays. Tully Center. Responsibilities:- Greets patients/visitors courteously and Professionally. Demonstrates ongoing commitment to customer service excellence.
- Verifies all patient information following the Stamford hospital patient identification policy.
- Prepares patient for POP visit by accompanying them to the exam room, obtaining vital signs and height/weight.
- Performs specimen collection as required for tests ordered, (e.g., nasopharyngeal swab, oropharyngeal swab, venipuncture, EKG's etc.)
- Ensuring all specimens obtained are properly labeled following the specimen collection and labeling policy. All specimens are handled and forwarded to the laboratory complying with the laboratory department guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with established standards of care.
- Practice AND ADHERES TO Stamford Health's Code of conduct philosophy, standards for Service Excellence and organizational values of Teamwork, integrity, compassion, Respect and Accountability.
- Completes required continuous training and education
About Stamford Health Stamford Health is a non-profit independent healthcare system with more than 3,500 employees committed to compassionately caring for the community and offering a wide-range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families can rely on comprehensive person-centered care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 30 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is also a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dedicated to being the community's most trusted healthcare partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, and Linked In.
PERKS: As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
- 403b that includes employer contribution and match
- Wellness programs
- Paid Time Off accruals
- Employee recognition programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
- Discounts to restaurants, theatre, spas, hotels, attractions, and gyms
- On-site concierge service and more!
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Certified from a CNA program or in a Nursing program or equivalent.
- Heart Saver within one year of hire.