Patient Care Tech- Surgical Inpatient Unit (PT- 0.45 FTE, Day Shift)

Job Summary

The part-time (0.45 day shift) position with weekend and holiday requirements includes a one-week pre-training week for hospital onboarding. The Surgical Unit at Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center cares for adult surgical patients, including orthopedic surgeries and trauma.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate patient care with nurses
• Implement patient care plans according to established methods and techniques
• Document vital signs, I&Os, and other patient information
• Assist with patient care, including hourly rounding
• Support diagnostic procedures and assist with technical nursing treatments
• Perform chart review, pre-visit planning, and patient intake
• Manage schedule tracking and referral reports
• Schedule patient appointments, procedures, and lab tests
• Coordinate the prescription assistance program
• Pre-authorize patient visits and procedures

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• Sound judgment and patience
• Tact, discretion, and sensitivity
• Patience and professionalism
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptable to change based on evidence-based practice

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)
• Emotional Challenges (Continuously)

Work Schedule

• Regular and sustained attendance required
• May work beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts
• On-call work may be required