Certified PCT/HUC

Job Description

Prepares rooms for new admissions, including setting up personal care items and vital sign equipment. Welcomes new admissions and orients patients to their rooms. Transfers patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with assistance from other personnel. Ensures patient and personal safety by following proper lifting and transporting techniques. Documents personal care, intake and output, vital signs, and weights according to policy. Collects and labels patient specimens at bedside and sends them to the lab for analysis. Reports changes in patient status to appropriate personnel in prompt manner. Serves as a liaison between patients, families, staff, and medical personnel. Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, staff, and medical personnel.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census.
• Responds to patient call lights and address their needs according to skill level.
• Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills.
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution.
• Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Able to perform accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.
• Customer service skills.
• Safe and efficient use of telephones, copier/fax machines, and computers.
• Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv
• Field of Study: N/A
• 1+ year experience
• 2 lead EKG experience (Emergency Department only)
• CNA Experience

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Customer service skills
• Safe and efficient use of telephones, copier/fax machines, and computers
• Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

$16.14 - $25.83 per hour

Schedule

Full time Shift Day (United States of America)