Sr. Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg/Oncology

About the role

The Senior Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and provides direct patient care in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs
• Transports patients and patient-related materials in a safe, timely, and professional manner
• Greets and orients patients to the patient care area
• Performs meal service and feeding assistance functions
• Provides additional select care to patients
• Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Three (3) months of Clinical Experience or CNA license required OR currently enrolled in Nursing school
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions
• Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task
• Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated
• Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness
• Able to deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control
• Must be able to lift
• Must be available for one week of full-time training