Compassionate Patient Care Technician: Elevate Experience

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Fertility benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team and deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a busy hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help implement care plans under the supervision of registered nurses, while maintaining a safe and compassionate environment for patients and families.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the HCA

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Skills

BLS Certification

Job description

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the nursing team and deliver high-quality patient-centered care in a busy hospital setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help implement care plans under the supervision of registered nurses, while maintaining a safe and compassionate environment for patients and families.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the HCA