Patient Care Tech- Float Pool (PT- 0.4 FTE, Night Shift)

This is an exciting opportunity for a patient care tech in the Float Pool, offering flexibility to work in all inpatient units including the Telecompanion program. This position provides a great introduction to a variety of departments within Bozeman Health.

About the Role

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. The Tele-Companion is responsible for the safety of patients admitted to the hospital due to physiologic, mental, and/or behavioral limitations that put them at risk for self-injury. Tele-Tech responsibilities include coordinating availability of telemetry transmitters, lead cables, and other monitoring supplies, as well as applying electrocardiography leads.

Ambulatory Patient Care Tech responsibilities may also include chart review, pre-visit planning, patient intake, production and management of schedule tracking and referral reports, scheduling patient appointments, referrals, procedures, lab tests, coordination of prescription assistance programs, and handling patient pre- and prior-authorizations.

PCTs must have excellent analytical and technical skills, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate adaptability to change based on evidence-based practice. They will function in alignment with Bozeman Health duties and delegation policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks to meet patients' physical needs and report observations to the nurse.
• Provide close attention to detail in care and reporting patient condition changes.
• Document I&Os, vital signs, and other requested information in the patient electronic health record.
• Assist nursing staff as requested, including hourly rounding on patients in conjunction with the nurse.
• Support diagnostic procedures and assist with technical nursing treatments.
• Perform patient charting and patient instruction.
• Coordinate availability of telemetry transmitters, lead cables, and other monitoring supplies.
• Apply electrocardiography leads.
• Perform chart reviews, pre-visit planning, patient intake, and manage schedule tracking and referral reports.
• Schedule patient appointments, referrals, procedures, and lab tests.
• Coordinate prescription assistance programs and handle patient pre- and prior-authorizations.
• Utilize Standard Precautions in caring for all patients.
• Provide for patient safety and maintain patient satisfaction.
• Perform basic nursing care with dignity and respect.
• Collect and document patient information, including vital signs, height, and weight.
• Order necessary supplies and perform designated basic treatments and procedures specific to the work area.
• Complete Safety Companion/TeleCompanion competency and training where applicable.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• American Heart Association BLS certification (required).
• Nurse Aide or Emergency Medical Technician certification (preferred).
• Prior work experience in healthcare (preferred).
• Prior education in or work experience with medical terminology (preferred).
• Meet the Patient Care Tech competency assessment/skills checklist requirements within three (3) months of hire.
• Complete all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

Skills

• 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.

Schedule

This position primarily follows day shift hours from 1830-0700, with weekend and holiday requirements. The role requires regular and sustained attendance and may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Requires flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Exposures

• Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.
• Various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings, including cleaning products and disinfectants.
• Infectious diseases caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).