Compassionate Patient Care Technician

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Grenada (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Technician for its Grenada Emergency Department. The incumbent will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, monitor vital signs, assist with procedures, and support everyday patient needs with compassion.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, nursing aide training or CNA certification, and BLS/CPR within 3 months of hire. The position is full-time, on-site, in Grenada, MS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 2+ years direct patient care experience or equivalent training.
• CNA or Nursing Aide program approved by state health department or UMMC externship/training accepted.
• BLS/CPR certification required post-hire within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with procedures.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Perform point-of-care testing and transport specimens as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical terminology

Data entry

Education

High school diploma/GED

CNA/ Nursing Aide training

MS Health Dept certification (CNA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

PC literacy / software apps

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a Patient Care Technician for its Grenada Emergency Department. The incumbent will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, monitor vital signs, assist with procedures, and support everyday patient needs with compassion.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, nursing aide training or CNA certification, and BLS/CPR within 3 months of hire. The position is full-time, on-site, in Grenada, MS.