Patient Care Technician I, II or III (Med Surge)

About the role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our team. ANTHC is a non-profit Tribal health organization dedicated to serving Alaska Native and American Indian communities. This position is accountable to the bedside RN and charge nurse to facilitate a safe and secure environment for patients, families, and providers.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients experiencing suicidal ideation, behavioral health issues, or other safety concerns to ensure safety and stability.
• Recognizes abnormal behavior or changes in behavior and notifies the primary RN.
• Records and reports all information within scope of knowledge.
• Conducts regular environmental assessments with the primary nurse to ensure the environment is free of hazards.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of a variety of equipment; reports any hazardous equipment and seeks repairs when necessary.
• Collaborates with personnel in nursing and supportive services to promote respect in delivering patient care.
• Maintain the daily care of a patient or group of patients; monitor bodily functions; take and record vital signs; transport patients; collect and test physical specimens; measure and record fluid and food intake and output; obtain blood glucose levels, place electrodes and leads for electrocardiogram, cardiac monitoring, and telemetry; perform personal care tasks such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating, hydrating, and skin care.
• Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms including shortness of breath, rapid respiration, fever, chills, cough, chest or abdomen pain, blue color to the lips, drowsiness, and excessive thirst or sweating. Reports changes in body function and abnormal signs and symptoms to the RN.
• Adheres to established safety, emergency, and disaster procedures.
• Change simple, nonsterile dressings using aseptic technique when no wound debridement or packing is involved; assist patients with self-medication; suction of the oral pharynx; provide tracheostomy care in established, stable patients; remove internal or external urinary catheters; add fluid to established gastrostomy tube feedings and change established tube feeding bags.
• Performs clerical duties. Answers the phones, completes requisitions, schedules tests and appointments, scans and files reports, orders supplies, requests equipment repairs, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• All High school diploma.
• Minimum two (2) years of patient care experience for Patient Care Technician II.
• Minimum four (4) years of patient care experience for Patient Care Technician III.
• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the care of patients.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.

Skills

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively.
• Follow established guidelines and procedures.

Benefits

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.