3 South Ortho 7A Patient Care Technician

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Technician at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL. The role supports the patient care team by assisting RNs, LPNs, and physicians with routine tasks and daily living activities, while monitoring vitals and ensuring safety and patient comfort.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, BLS certification, and preferred CNA program completion or nursing assistant experience.

Formación

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student or 1 year of patient care experience in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• Support routine and non-complex duties within scope of role.
• Assist with activities of daily living and monitor patient vitals as directed.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and patient privacy protocols.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Communication

Body mechanics

Customer service

Educación

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Certification preferred

Descripción del empleo

3 South Ortho 7A Patient Care Technician page is loaded## 3 South Ortho 7A Patient Care Technicianremote type: 1- Onsitelocations: Baptist Medical Center Southtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106698Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at .**Highlights:****Summary**: The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education/Experience**: High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of 'Nursing Fundamentals' course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.**License/Certification**: BLS required**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:- Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.- Medical terminology training preferred.- Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.Much exposure to computer work.Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**3 South Ortho 7A Patient Care TechnicianPatient Care Technician**Job Type:**Regular-Part time**Shift**:1st Shift (United States of America)