Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg

About the role

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined/delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and/or unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning
• Participate as a member of the care delivery team
• Provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs including bathing, grooming, and changing bed linens
• Take patient vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain level
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, compassion, and any other kind of support needed for the patient and patient family members
• Demonstrate exceptional communication with the members of the care delivery team, modeling teamwork for other team members
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, transferring, or lifting of patients
• Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients
• May also perform clerical duties including transcription and maintenance of patient charts
• Assist patient with mobility, such as sitting, standing, and walking
• (Cath lab only) Stock rooms, may handle meds, sharps, and syringes on the OR field

Requirements

• Minimum age requirement: 18

Qualifications

• Completion of one of the following: Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, experience as a medical assistant/technician in a health-related facility, or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program
• Associates degree
• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Education

• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: as required

Physical Requirements

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting. For disease-specific care programs refer to the program-specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay

$19.00 – $21.00