Health Care Assistant – Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre
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Kirkstall Lane Medical Centre - LS6 3DS
Health Care Assistant
· Undertake new patient health checks.
· Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
· Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
· Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
· Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required.
· Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
· Carry out BMI checks as directed.
· Act as a chaperone as required undertake venepuncture.
· Administer flu vaccinations.
· Carry out ECGs as requested.
· Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
· Provide support during minor operations as required.
· Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
· Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance.
· Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisation’s IPC policy.
· Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
· Ensure fridge temperatures are recorded twice per day and tiny tag downloaded weekly.
