Patient Care Technician - Emergency Room - FT - Night

Position Status

Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week: 36

A Brief Overview

Member of the care delivery team will function under the direction of, and be assistive to, a Registered Nurse to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures.

Responsibilities

• Function as part of the care delivery team to provide delegated, direct patient care intervention, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for their assigned patients.
• Complete the assigned work.
• Monitor the patient for changes in condition and report those changes to the RN.
• Document the work that is completed.
• Document and report any pertinent observations as a result of the interventions.
• Implement identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and report any changes to assigned nurse.
• Deliver care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports the effectiveness of professional relationships, and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Practice Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentor PCT's new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
• Support students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Commit to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Demonstrate willingness to participate in process of evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Utilize appropriate resources to provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
• Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
• A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Experience in an office or clinic setting.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution.
• Participates actively in educational activities for department.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications.

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operating Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Stormont Vail Health Commitment

Stormont Vail Health is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment. Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.