Functions of Position:
- Promotes good public relations for the Physician Services.
- Respects the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician related information.
- Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights as ordered.
- Reports abnormal intake/output/vital signs/elimination or any change in patient condition to provider.
- Assists in rooming patients. Collects and documents patient data correctly.
- Assists with diagnostic tests, special procedures and specimen collection as required.
- Communicates and collaborates with health care team member to provide quality patient care.
- Competently performs core and unit specific clinical skills (i.e., EKGs and Phlebotomy).
- Knowledgeable of proper and safe use of patient care equipment.
- Utilizes basic problem solving skills to prevent/resolve issues.
- Explains procedures and treatments to patient prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.
- Records all care provided in a clean and accurate manner.
- Knows the proper collection tubes for all tests routinely ordered.
- Identifies all patients as to their name and date of birth, also labels specimens accurately.
- Maintains department in a clean, safe, neat, and orderly condition.
- Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance and safety procedures.
- Participates in quality improvement program as needed.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development on the job.
- Assists in answering patient phone calls and documents appropriately.
- Assists in patient care as directed.
- Demonstrates ability to process clinical data and communicate to the Medical Staff in order to make sound clinical decisions.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous nursing experience preferred.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous nursing experience
What We Do
Missouri Delta Medical Center has been providing comprehensive medical care to the people of Southeast Missouri since 1948. Our doctors specialize in a wide range of medical services, and our staff focuses on offering personlized, compassionate care to you and your family. At our facility, you can find a wide array of medical professionals ranging for family doctors to internists to specialty surgeons. We understand that everyone's medical needs are different, and that these needs change as we age. That's why we work hard to maintain a highly assertive and talented staff that can quickly and effectively provide you with exactly what you need. Good health care begins on day one. If you are searching for the perfect Gynecologist or Pediatrician, take a look through our online list of physicians. Missouri Delta Medical Center is proud to have over 84 physicians on medical staff in over 25 different areas of healthcare, to ensure you find the perfect match. For some, the main hospital in Sikeston is a little far from home. Missouri Delta Medical Center includes several walk-in clinics around Southeast Missouri, all of which are equipped to handle an array of illnesses and injuries. Around the clock urgent care is always available at our main campus emergency room. We also have Express Care for less urgent, though immediate health concerns. Come to Missouri Delta Medical Center for the best orthopaedic surgeons, radiology, labor and delivery, and inpatient rehab in Sikeston.







