LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic II - Mineola Nursing Float Pool

Patient Care Technician

Provides care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurses for clinic patients, according to established standards and practices. Performs various lab procedures when necessary and in accordance with competency.

Job Description

• Under the direction of the physician, performs basic patient care duties including, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs, weighing patients, and collecting specimens including phlebotomy (specific to site).
• Assists provider(s) in examination and treatment of patients and with procedures.
• Assists with patient flow through the clinic.
• Answers phone/records phone messages, and assists provider(s) with patient-related calls.
• Assists in scheduling test appointments, results, and pre-certification.
• Documents any information related to patients.
• Assists provider(s) with medication refills.
• Administers medications/immunizations according to provider order.
• Cleans and restocks exam rooms. Cleans equipment in accordance with policy.
• Orders stock supplies from the supply department (specific to site) and maintains sterile technique while utilizing universal protocol.
• Performs routine clerical duties assigned, including but not limited to locating patient charts, filing, and the completion of routine forms.
• Attends/completes required meetings and in-service training and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• LVN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS certification

Work Type

• Per Diem As Needed