• Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. • Under direct supervision of the RN and in collaboration with the patient and family, systematically and continually monitors the patient’s health status and implements the plan of care. • Carries out physician and nursing orders as directed by the RN. • Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients. • Performs blood glucose monitoring. • Monitors intravenous infusions and transfusions as directed by RN. • Sets up and discontinues telemetry monitor. • Collects specimens as directed. • Applies sterile dressings, removal of sutures, staples and/or drains. Performs all sterile procedures as assigned. • Performs stomal irrigation and applies colostomy pouches. • Performs oral and tracheostomy suctioning. • Administers tube feedings to patients. • Takes emergency actions as required. • Performs all treatments and procedures as defined on initial skills checklist. • Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition or behavior to RN. • Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer process. • Transports patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs. • Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen. • Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed. • Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient. • When assigned to one patient, provides care, observes the patient, and does not leave the patient alone.