Patient Care Technician - 3 Meadow - Per Diem

About the role

As an integral part of the patient care team, the Patient Care Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate.

This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Technician may perform Limited Laboratory Services, including: patient identification and preparation for specimen collection, processing samples for testing, performing required quality control testing and instrument maintenance and function checks, monitoring, recording and reporting test results to clinicians (including critical values), and maintaining competency/certification of the aforementioned tasks and duties.

The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct and indirect patient care functions under supervision.
• Assist patients with personal care needs and participate in the plan of care.
• Communicate observations and data collection to the Clinical Associate.
• Collect test specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform Limited Laboratory Services, including specimen collection, processing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and reporting test results.
• Document patient care activities and maintain confidentiality.
• Support team objectives and assist other team members as needed.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees.
• Ability to speak and write in English required; bilingual preferred.
• At least 8 weeks of Patient Care education or direct patient care experience required; or enrolled in a nursing school or physician assistant program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use good judgment in difficult situations.
• Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; required within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
• Physical demands include: reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; standing and walking approximately 50% of a workday.
• Visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal.
• Frequent lifting of approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
• Physical abilities required to push, pull, or transport equipment and patients.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.