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

Position Summary

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. They are responsible for the more complex personal patient care duties such as supporting diagnostic procedures, assisting with technical nursing treatments, patient charting, and patient instruction. All of these activities require direct work relationships with patients and participation as a member of the nursing care team in direct services to patients.

About the Role

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Heart Association BLS
• Prior work experience in health care
• Prior education in or work experience with medical terminology

Essential Job Functions

• Meet the Patient Care Tech competency assessment/skills checklist requirements within three (3) months of hire
• Complete Safety Companion/TeleCompanion competency and training where applicable
• Utilize Standard Precautions in caring for all patients
• Maintain and promote patient satisfaction
• Perform basic nursing 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
• Order necessary supplies
• 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)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly)
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Emotional Challenges (Continuously)

Job Tasks

• Perform chart review, pre-visit planning, patient intake
• Production and management of schedule tracking and referral reports
• Scheduling of patient appointments, referrals, procedures, and lab tests
• Coordination of the prescription assistance program
• Performance of patient pre and prior-authorization

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Heart Association BLS
• Nurse Aide or Emergency Medical Technician certification
• Prior work experience in health care
• Prior education in or work experience with medical terminology

Benefits

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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The 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.