Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Step-Down CCU - Full Time day

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support adult and geriatric patients in a hospital setting. You will assist with basic care, hygiene, safety, and documentation under supervision of nursing staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to unit policies. Required CNA certification, high school diploma or GED, and BLS/AED certification; prior experience preferred. Evening/day shifts available.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and CNA certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient data collection including vital signs and measurements.
• Support hygiene, nutrition and personal care for patients.
• Document patient-related tasks and ensure accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient care environment and communicate effectively.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Tools

American Heart BLS/AED

Job description

Why a Great Place To Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you

Your job is more than a job.

Why a Great Place To Work

You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.

Essential Functions

The Patient Care Technician works on basic care for adult and geriatric patients' needs including, but not limited to comfort, hygiene, safety, environmental cleanliness under the supervision of professional and practical nursing staff. Completes documentation of patient related tasks. Performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to the policies, procedures, and scope of practice.

Patient Care

• 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.

People And Quality

• 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.
• Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) when interacting with a patient or family.
• Maintains a clean environment in patient care area.

Service

• 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.

Growth

• Seeks knowledge and opportunities for career development and in support of unit/department growth.

Community

• Accepts direction of the supervisor and LPN/RN to perform other duties as assigned and participates in LCMC's community events.

Job Qualifications

• 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.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

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