Patient Care Technician (PCT)-Medical Nursing

Pay: USD $16.77–$25.99 per hour

Overview

Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications

Education: One of the following required:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g., certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, etc.)
• Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the patient care technician role

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to enter, store and retrieve information
• Possesses updated knowledge and competency in using equipment related to job duties (i.e., gait belt, mobility devices, protection/safety equipment, etc.)
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to relay information to/from patients, their families, and members of the care team

Responsibilities

• Annual Credentialing
• Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandated in-services
• Submits supporting documentation to nurse manager in conjunction with annual performance appraisal
• Demonstrates clinical competence