Lead Patient Care Technician Ortho Neuro Trauma

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Medical Center is seeking a Lead Patient Care Technician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves assisting with nursing functions, training new staff, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Join us to make a difference in patient care!

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing care plans under RN supervision.
• Record patient information including vital signs.
• Assist with activities of daily living.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Mobility Assistance

Safety Practices

Job description

Lead Patient Care Technician Ortho Neuro Trauma

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Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides high-quality, patient-centered care by performing delegated basic patient care services related to nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Lead PCT assists in patient care, performs or assists with advanced procedures based on specialty certifications, and trains new staff. The Lead PCT ensures effective communication of new processes and equipment to team members.

Responsibilities

1. Implement nursing care plans through direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
2. Record initial and ongoing patient information, including vital signs, intake/output, and other data per policy.
3. Assist with mobility, transfers, discharges, and use of mobility aids, demonstrating proper body mechanics.
4. Support activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, grooming, and elimination, and change linens as needed.
5. Conduct hourly rounding, respond promptly to patient requests, and anticipate needs.
6. Engage in best practices to enhance patient safety and experience, including safety rounding and effective communication techniques.
7. Participate in orientation and precepting of new PCTs to ensure unit standards are maintained.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 30 days of employment.

Benefits

Research Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package including medical coverage, dental and vision options, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, employee stock purchase, family support benefits, counseling services, education assistance, recognition programs, paid time off, and more. Eligibility may vary by location.

About Us

Research Medical Center is a 585+ bed hospital providing a wide range of services including emergency, trauma, stroke, orthopedics, and women’s health. We are committed to community care and charitable contributions. Join us to make a difference!