Patient Care Tech- Medical Floor BSMC (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Position Summary

The Patient Care Tech (PCT) functions as a member of the team to support patient care. PCTs must have excellent analytical and technical skills, must be detail oriented, and demonstrate adaptability to change based on evidence-based practice. PCTs will function in alignment with Bozeman Health duties and delegation policies.

About the Role

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilize Standard Precautions in caring for all patients.
• Provide for patient safety.
• Maintain and promote patient satisfaction.
• Perform basic patient 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.
• 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).
• Emotions (Continuously).

Job Tasks

• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Handle bloodborne pathogens, radiation, various chemicals and medications, cleaning products, disinfectants, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations.

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

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Schedule

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