Patient Care Technician-Inpatient Hematology/Oncology Full Time

Job Description

Collaborates with an inpatient nursing team to provide quality patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborates with a registered nurse on developing a patient's care plan.
• Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by a registered nurse.
• Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for preventable injury by the implementation of nursing safety interventions or the use of protective devices/equipment under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Reports all patient activity to the registered nurse in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• 0-1 years of related work experience is required.
• Basic computer skills are required, including the ability to navigate web-based applications.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions based on specific instructions, standard practices, and established procedures without much supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures and identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided; work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to read and write in English to understand basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively with patients, families, and other medical center staff; and respond to basic questions.
• Oral Communications: Ability to understand and speak English to follow basic safety instructions and take direction from supervisors; communicate effectively in basic English with patients, families, and medical center staff in response to routine questions.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge is not required.
• Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff, and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information, or deliver services.
• Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Age Based Competencies

• Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal (Birth to 6 months), Young adult (16-30 years), Middle Age (30 – 60 years), Elderly (60 -).

Physical Nature of the Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. The job is physical in nature and requires standing and/or moving around throughout the majority of the shift.

Pay Range

$20.50 – $27.59