Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aultman Health Foundation seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse in our hospital. You will assist with daily living activities, patient care tasks, and specimen collection.

You will perform basic tests per physician orders, document in Cerner, and help maintain safety and comfort for patients while collaborating with RNs and staff in a fast-paced clinical unit.

Qualifications

• High School graduate
• AHA Healthcare Provider Training is required (BLS)
• Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.
• Basic computer skills are required

Responsibilities

• Supports other direct caregivers as needed under the direction of an RN.
• Performs activities of daily living including ambulation, feeding, hygiene, and mobility.
• Collects specimens and obtains blood glucose according to physician orders and policy; arranges transport to laboratory as appropriate.
• Performs EKGs, removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under RN guidance.
• Transports patients and assists with transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment post-discharge.
• Documents care provided in Cerner and maintains patient safety through monitoring and communication.

Job description

Aultman Health Foundation seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team under the direction of a Registered Nurse in our hospital. You will assist with daily living activities, patient care tasks, and specimen collection.

You will perform basic tests per physician orders, document in Cerner, and help maintain safety and comfort for patients while collaborating with RNs and staff in a fast-paced clinical unit.