Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg (1E) - Full Time Nights

About the role

Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center committed to providing comprehensive care that heals the body, mind, and soul. As a Patient Care Technician, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the nursing team and ensuring the highest level of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care procedures as delegated under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Reports pertinent observations to the RN.
• Takes patient's vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and patient identified pain score).
• Maintains accurate Intake and Output on patients as assigned.
• Aids in personal hygiene care for patients: provides complete and partial bed baths, assists with tub baths and showers, provides PM Care, incontinence skin care, assists with hair and nail care, shampoos as ordered, and shaving.
• Provides skin care and back rubs and makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Aids in meal preparation and feeding patients who are unable to feed themselves. Distributes additional nutrition and drinking water.
• Collects routine specimens of urine, sputum, and feces.
• Performs treatments such as enemas, ice collar, sitz baths, perineal care, Foley catheter care, SCD boots, and TEDs as per RN instruction.
• Aids in cardiac monitor lead placement and pulse oximetry.
• Empties drainage bags/canisters, measures contents, and records on I&O.
• Aids in post-mortem care.
• Aids in patient mobility: assists patients in walking, using safe lift equipment, positioning patients, and transporting patients as requested.
• Aids in patient restraint as ordered by the physician and directed by RN.
• Cleans and organizes bedside units, utility rooms, nourishment areas, and nurses' station. Cleans and cares for unit equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of relevant or related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and team skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions.

Skills

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support.

Benefits

At Holy Name, we believe in investing in your future and well-being. Full-time and part-time employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and quality of life. Benefits include:

• Low-cost medical coverage with generous employer contributions.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Discounted prescriptions.
• Access to on-site child care.
• 401(k) matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Legal and voluntary coverage options.
• Life insurance.
• Free on-site parking.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.00/hour - $26.00/hour

Schedule

Details on schedule will be provided during the hiring process.