PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN II, 4 WEST

About the role

At SGMC Health, we work collectively toward goals that make our community a better place. We strive for excellence by doing the right thing the right way, being accountable, requiring competence, and showing compassion in service. Team spirit is encouraged through collaboration, personal and professional development, acknowledgment of individual talents, and support for innovation and empowerment. We are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care provided by our staff.

Why you will love SGMC Health

SGMC offers a range of benefit options depending on the role, including:

• Low healthcare insurance premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Cancer insurance
• Accident insurance
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and assists with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Assists RNs and LPNs with patient care procedures
• Performs and assists with procedures
• Assists with equipment and supply maintenance
• Performs complex clerical duties

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
• Six months of relevant patient care experience preferred
• Phlebotomy and/or Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Graduate of Patient Care Technician (PCT) course strongly preferred
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR Certification preferred
• General office skills and medical terminology preferred
• General computer skills preferred

Working Conditions

• Works primarily in a moderate to fast-paced hospital setting
• Generally assigned to a consistent shift and unit but may be temporarily reassigned to meet organizational needs
• Requires moderate to frequent lifting (excess of 50 lbs), bending, and assisting with correct techniques
• Requires extensive walking during shift
• Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases on a daily basis
• Uses general office equipment, including computers, computerized lab equipment, printers, fax, telephone, and nurse call systems
• Interacts daily with persons under stress, with complex complaints, or with whom there is a need to respond to questions, problems, or gain cooperation
• Physical functional capacity for healthcare workers as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy)