Compassionate Patient Care Technician (RN-Supported)

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant who will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide essential care. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and basic patient care tasks while ensuring a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

You will maintain safety, assist with mobility and transports, and support patients and families throughout the hospital stay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• CNA certification or AEMT/Paramedic licensure or MA certification; BLS within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated patient care assistant who will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide essential care. You will perform vital signs, phlebotomy, and basic patient care tasks while ensuring a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

You will maintain safety, assist with mobility and transports, and support patients and families throughout the hospital stay.