Patient Care Technician - Joint & Spine - FT - D/N

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients and in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in daily morning and bedtime care and comfort.
• Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures and comfort care to patients.
• Aids in the admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and equipment.
• Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
• Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure.
• Aids patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
• Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition to assigned nurse.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor when necessary and requested.
• Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
• Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
• Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicates STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Required License/Certifications

• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Pay Range

$20.14—$23.75 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status