Patient Care Tech PCU

About the role

Seeking a Patient Care Technician for our practice to deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are looking for someone that feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living
• Work under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT’s skills/training and the needs of the Department
• Assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment
• Promote consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service
• Demonstrate caring and empathy in all interactions and advocate for a patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including active listening; ensure patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications
• Engage in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
• Participate as an active member of the health care team and positively promote the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Demonstrated or tested ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• CNA license as mandated by state of practice

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The hourly wage estimate for this role is $28.90 - $34.05 per hour. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.