Patient Care Tech- Float Pool (Casual Call, Variable Shifts)

Position Summary

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) functions as a member of the team to support patient care which may include the Tele-Companion, and Tele-Tech programs. They are responsible for the more complex personal patient care duties such as supporting diagnostic procedures, assisting with technical nursing treatments, patient charting, and patient instruction.

Essential Job Functions

• Meet the Patient Care Tech competency assessment/skills checklist requirements within three (3) months of hire
• Utilize Standard Precautions in caring for all patients
• Provide for patient safety
• Maintain and promote patient satisfaction
• Perform basic nursing care with dignity and respect
• Collect and document patient information including but not limited to, vital signs, height, and weight, in the patient electronic health record
• Order necessary supplies
• Perform designated basic treatments and procedures as specific to work area
• Perform additional role-appropriate skills following training and demonstrated competence

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds)
• Sit (Occasionally)
• Stand (Repeatedly)
• Walk (Repeatedly)
• Climb (Rarely)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly)
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Emotional Challenges (Continuously)

Job Tasks

• Learn new tasks
• Remember processes
• Complete tasks independently
• Make timely decisions in the context of a workflow