Certified Patient Care Tech — Compassionate Care

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LCMC Health's East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses in delivering compassionate adult and geriatric care. You will collect patient data, support hygiene and nutrition, and document tasks under supervision.

This role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and involvement in a community-focused care environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required for Certified PCT role.
• Previous training and/or one year's experience in a similar role is highly preferred.
• Must have current American Heart BLS or Heart saver AED where approved.

Aufgaben

• Assists the nurse in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
• Assists with the patient’s hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs. Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
• Ensures patient safety by maintaining a safe environment under the direction of the nurse. Communicates effectively about patient care and needs while on duty. Supports teamwork of the unit in meeting patient needs.
• Completes patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

LCMC Health's East Jefferson General Hospital in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist nurses in delivering compassionate adult and geriatric care. You will collect patient data, support hygiene and nutrition, and document tasks under supervision.

This role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and teamwork, with opportunities for growth and involvement in a community-focused care environment.