Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Germantown, TN is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities, clinical and safety needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide compassionate care and support the care team in delivering patient-centered service.

This role requires a High School diploma, Heartsaver certification, strong communication, confidentiality, and familiarity with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write and understand verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, patients and families.
• Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others.
• Knowledge of computer data entry/retrieval skills (MS Office Suite); prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
• Ability to set priorities, coordinates and organizes multiple tasks, and maintain control of workflow.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times according to hospital policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to understand principles and implement basic procedures of infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Document care provided to patients.
• Collect specimens as directed by the registered nurse.
• Record vital signs and I&O; perform EKGs and phlebotomy as directed.
• Report abnormal results to the RN.
• Help prevent hospital-acquired pressure injuries and maintain skin integrity.
• Collaborate with the RN in observing skin condition and issues.
• Cross-train as Unit Coordinator and participate in orientation tasks.
• Set up equipment for bedside procedures and assist with setup.
• Support the care model and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

EMR experience

HIPAA compliance

Confidentiality

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

HEARTSAVER - American Heart Association

Tools

MS Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Germantown, TN is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with daily living activities, clinical and safety needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will provide compassionate care and support the care team in delivering patient-centered service.

This role requires a High School diploma, Heartsaver certification, strong communication, confidentiality, and familiarity with EMR systems.