Patient Care Technician - Per Diem Level 1- Medical Pulmonary Unit - Nights

About the role

The Patient Care Technician - Medical Pulmonary Unit – Nights position offers a per diem schedule with at least 48 hours every 6 weeks, including at least 24 hours on weekends. Candidates must complete a Monday through Thursday orientation session before starting.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, using bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, and bed making.
• Assists with exercising and ambulating patients, maintaining physical safety and comfort under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse.
• Performs procedures such as EKGs, perineal care, emptying Foley bags, applying restraints, back rubs, and collecting specimens as directed by the RN/LPN.
• Documents basic patient care into the electronic medical record.
• Aids nursing and clerical staff in admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety.
• Adequately answers unit phones and directs calls to the appropriate parties.
• May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course and successful completion of the CNA certification exam.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic training course completion, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation completed.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course and successful completion of the CNA certification exam.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic training course completion, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation completed.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, holiday, and more based on an employee’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Variety of medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.

Pay

The hourly pay range is $18.84 - $27.32, determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience.

Schedule

The position is per diem with a minimum requirement of 48 hours every 6 weeks, including at least 24 hours on weekends.