Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Float Pool

Job Summary

Per Diem, Days
A Patient Care Tech is responsible and accountable for assisting the RN or LPN in patient care. A Certified Nursing Assistant also assists with gathering information, which assists the RN/LPN in the implementation of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Reports for scheduled shift on time and prepared to assume responsibilities.
  - Reports to work in proper uniform or attire.
  - Leaves for meal break on time and returns on time.
  - Varies work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
  - Ensures all overtime had been approved by the department head prior to working.
  - Schedules all time off with supervisors approval.
  - Strictly adheres to hospital attendance/tardiness policies 100% of the time.
  - Wears I.D. badge in visible location at all times on hospital property.
• Attends and participates in meetings and is responsible for information communicated at meetings.
  - Attends all hospital mandatory in-services on a timely basis as scheduled.
  - Participates as an active team member at staff meetings.
  - Reads communications and acts upon in a positive and informative manner.
• Adheres to Corporate, Regional, hospital and departmental policy and procedure 100% of the time.
  - Reads and comprehends the company's Standards of Conduct. During the past evaluation period, has demonstrated compliance with the company's Ethics program.
  - Has participated in one hour of Standards of Conduct training within the last 12 months.
  - Understands that compliance with Corporate Integrity Program is a condition of employment and violation of any principals or practices if the program will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  - Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee/facility/corporate information 100% of the time.
  - Accepts change as an opportunity for growth, learning and development; adapts to changing procedures and goals in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Assists all patients, family members, physicians, visitors and employees in a professional and courteous manner.
  - Extends special attention and sensitivity to all patients, visitors, physicians and fellow employees.
  - Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of cooperation with other departments and allied professionals.
  - Demonstrates respect and cooperation in all staff relationships, and a genuine willingness to prevent or resolve inter-personal conflicts.
  - Demonstrates the ability to participate in and/or implement team decisions.
  - Actively participates in and encourages actions that promote good public relations with patients’ families, visitors and the community.
  - Works together in a spirit of teamwork.
  - Shares information on a “need to know” basis.
• Follows Infection Control procedures at all times.
  Clinical Personnel
  - Strictly adheres to Standard Precautions when handling blood or body fluids.
  - Washes hands and other skin surfaces with soap and water thoroughly and immediately if contaminated with blood or other body fluids and before and after patient contact.
  - Dispose of sharps in puncture resistant needle boxes.
  - Utilizes appropriate barrier precautions. Wear gloves, goggles, and surgical masks for all invasive procedures.
  - Adheres to isolation procedures and techniques at all times as applicable.
• Adheres to the Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, Hazardous Material procedures, and Safety Codes.
  - Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Security issues, i.e., personal protection, protection of personnel and hospital property.
• Adheres to the following environmental care standards.
  - Demonstrates adequate knowledge of Safety Policies and Procedures, the use of MSDS sheets, Hazardous Material procedures, and Safety Codes.
  - Demonstrates the ability to adapt to varied age-specific patient populations.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION:
  - Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE:
  - Prior experience in acute care and patient care experience preferred.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE/REGISTRATION:
  - Current Florida C.N.A. License, Current American Heart Association BLS
• OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
  - Formal Certified Nurses Aide training preferred.