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.