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Clinical Support

Technical Partner

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum 6-months experience in direct provision of patient care, preferably in a skilled nursing facility and/or hospital, is required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct patient care, including treatments & diagnostic studies such as venipuncture, electrocardiograms, pulse oximetry, glucose monitoring, vital signs, provide skin care & comfort measures, position patients, assist in ambulation & transferring of patients, transport patients, assist and prepare patients for meals and feedings, record intake & outputs, give bedpan, urinal & emesis basin, assist with admission, transfer & discharge, pre & post operative care, post mortem care, change bed linens, assist with collecting specimens, answer call lights.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

WorkKeys pre-employment testing measures teamwork & observation abilities. Commitment to a three and one-half hour block of time is necessary.

ORIENTATION/EDUCATION

Successful completion of a six week, full time, paid, day shift classroom/clinical orientation is required.

UNIFORM

Royal blue top, white bottom, white leather shoes/sneakers.

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