Patient Care Technician
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Patient Care Technician

Sixteenth Street Community Health Center

Location: Milwaukee,WI, USA

Date: 2024-12-03T19:32:52Z

Job Description:
  • Assist in the smooth flow of the clinic by:
    • Providing translation for non-bilingual staff.
    • Set up and stock the exam room and Smart Carts.
    • Assisting nurses in preparing patients for medical visits by taking BP, HT, WT, temperature, Respiratory Rate, Pulse, vision and hearing screening, EKG, and NSTs.
  • Perform lab assistant duties on a rotating basis as assigned by nurse to include:
    • Routine lab procedures-HCT, PG Test Urine dipstick, chem strip, Q-Strips.
    • Collect blood and urine specimens and prepare for laboratory analysis.
    • Complete necessary paperwork.
    • Assist in maintaining accurate records of procedures performed, tests administered, and results received.
    • Maintain cleanliness of lab area, restock lab, as necessary.
  • Assist in the maintenance of medical records and data collection:
    • Review patient data on the chart each visit,
    • Place appropriate forms in the chart for each visit, depending on the reason for the visit.
    • Assist nurse with follow-up activities as assigned.
  • Perform injections as instructed.
  • Follow nurse and physician orders as instructed.
  • Provide patient education and information.
  • Comply with the SSCHC TB Control Plan including PPD testing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications:
  • Satisfactory completion of In-House Training and Preceptorship.
  • Nursing Assistance or laboratory background is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in community health, public health, or in a community agency.
  • Ability to relate well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
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