Patient Care Tech- Surgical Inpatient Unit (PT- 0.6 FTE, Day Shift)

About the role

The Surgical Unit at Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center provides care for all adult surgical patients requiring acute inpatient care. The patient care tech is accountable for coordinating care for the patient with the nurse.

Responsibilities

• Implement the plan of patient care in accordance with established methods and techniques under the direction of the nurse.
• Function within the Bozeman Health standards of care which include accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of care for assigned patients.
• Perform tasks in meeting the patient’s physical needs; report observations and patient comments to the nurse; give close attention to detail in providing care and reporting patient condition changes; document I&Os, vital signs, etc. as requested; assist as requested by nursing, including hourly rounding on patients in conjunction with the nurse.
• Be self-directed, possess excellent communication skills, and complete assignments accurately, thoroughly, and with minimal oversight.
• Support patient care which may include the Tele-Companion, and Tele-Tech programs.
• Support diagnostic procedures, assist with technical nursing treatments, patient charting, and patient instruction.
• 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, and patient pre and prior-authorization.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and technical skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrates adaptability to change based on evidence-based practice.

Skills

• Sound judgment.
• Patience.
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
• On-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.
• Competency assessment/skills checklist requirements within three (3) months of hire.
• Safety Companion/TeleCompanion competency and training where applicable.
• 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.
• Additional role-appropriate skills following training and demonstrated competence.

Benefits

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.

Pay

This role is part time with a 0.6 FTE meaning two twelve hour shifts/week. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Schedule

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

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).

Exposures

• Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.
• Frequency: Continuously.