Nail Technician jobs in Pennsylvania

• Performs routine nail care.
• Assists physician with diabetic foot exams.
• Rooms patients, removes dressings, cleans wounds, applies dressings and compression wraps.
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient.
• Reports changes in patient condition.
• Assists patients in transferring and positioning to facilitate appropriate care.
• Obtains and maintains the integrity of specimens.
• Provides for or assists patients with activities of daily living as it pertains to care of patients in the Podiatry Clinic.
• Performs pre-visit data gathering and record keeping on new and return patients.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
• Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment Instructions.
• Assists with transporting sterile and non-sterile instruments to and from sterile processing.
• Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting in the care and maintenance of equipment and assists in ensuring adequate supplies are available in the Podiatry Clinic.
• Completes necessary charges for appliances and dressings to the patient.
• Orders necessary materials from storeroom and purchasing.
• Assures smooth operation of the Podiatry Clinic.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.