Compassionate PCT for Adult Acute Care & Infectious Disease

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for a Patient Care Technician on 2 North, Main Campus Jackson. The PCT provides direct patient care under RN supervision, monitors vital signs, and supports procedures, sanitation, and safety in Infectious Disease care.

Required: high school diploma or GED and one of several approved patient care experiences or training. BLS/CPR from AHA is required post‑hire within three months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and one of the following options: two years of direct patient care in hospital, nursing aide training program approved by MS Department of Health, CNA with MS DH, or UMMC student nurse externship or PCT training program.

Responsabilités

• Provide compassionate patient care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Measure, record, and report vital signs and condition changes to the nurse.
• Perform basic patient care procedures and treatments per policy and competencies.
• Collect and transport specimens as needed.
• Assist with patient transport for tests and procedures.
• Support clinical staff with procedures and care activities.
• Perform point-of-care testing and other duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records.
• Respond to call lights and communicate patient needs to the team.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient care

Emergency response

Medical terminology

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Electronic records

Formation

High school diploma/GED + one option

Outils

Electronic Health Records

Description du poste

The University of Mississippi Medical Center invites applications for a Patient Care Technician on 2 North, Main Campus Jackson. The PCT provides direct patient care under RN supervision, monitors vital signs, and supports procedures, sanitation, and safety in Infectious Disease care.

Required: high school diploma or GED and one of several approved patient care experiences or training. BLS/CPR from AHA is required post‑hire within three months.