The Admin Tech discharge lounge attendant attends to patients that have already been discharged while they wait for their transportation, and they help transport them to their vehicle. The discharge lounge also performs patient engagement tasks to ensure the best experience for patients. The DCL attendant collaborates with adult inpatient units to promote patient flow.
Performs unit-based reception, clerical, and medical record functions. Is customer oriented and able to communicate with all levels of staff, patients, and their families. Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other departments.
Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Performs basic patient care responsibilities, including vital signs, skin care, and personal care, considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Maintains patient rooms in a clean and neat manner, keeping the patient's environment presentable and restocking areas as directed. Consistently demonstrates Hourly Rounding key behaviors.
Collects and labels specimens (urine, stool and sputum) accurately and according to policy. Identifies and transports blood/blood components and specimens using appropriate blood borne pathogen precautions. Identifies drains and tubes, empties and records drainage.
Follows standard precautions and CDH infection control policies and procedures consistently. Re-applies oxygen masks and cannulas; orally suctions patients. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly, cleans equipment according to standards.
Assists with patient admission, orients patients, and family to the room, assists patients with ambulation/positioning, prepares patients for discharge/transfer, and transports patients as needed. Qualifications Required: High school graduate or equivalent Current student in a relevant field of study: Medical Assistant, EMT-B, Clinical Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician certification, or one year of health care experience CPR – Basic Life Support Preferred: Additional languages Knowledge of medical terminology Additional Information Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible. Company Description At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive
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