Compassionate Patient Care Technician — Cardiac Step-Down

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 3C-Group A unit (Surgery & Cardiac Step-Down). The role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including vital signs, assistance with daily activities, specimen transport, and basic tests as assigned.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and either two years of direct patient care in a hospital, a Nursing Aide program approved by the Mississippi

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of direct patient care in a hospital setting or completion of MS DOH approved CNA program.
• CNA certification with MS DOH or completion of UMMC externship/PCT training.

Mansioni

• Provide compassionate patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Measure, record, and report vitals and changes to the nurse.
• Perform basic patient care procedures per policies and competencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.
• Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to the team.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment.

Conoscenze

Verbal and written communication

Calm under pressure

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Data entry & electronic records

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Aide training program (MS DOH)

CNA with MS DOH

UMMC Student Nurse Externship / PCT training

Strumenti

Electronic health records (EHR)

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 3C-Group A unit (Surgery & Cardiac Step-Down). The role provides direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including vital signs, assistance with daily activities, specimen transport, and basic tests as assigned.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and either two years of direct patient care in a hospital, a Nursing Aide program approved by the Mississippi