Patient Care Technician - Psychiatry FT Days

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.
• 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 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:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with generous employer contributions.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Discounted prescriptions.
• 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

Your final base compensation will be determined based on factors such as employment status (Full/Part-Time or Per Diem), skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider any internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Pay Range: $18.00/hour - $19.25/hour.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.