Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7A

Baptist Health; Alabama; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Med/Oncology unit at Baptist Medical Center South in Alabama. The role supports the patient care team, assisting RNs, LPNs, and physicians with routine and non-complex tasks while contributing to patient comfort and safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CNA/HOSA preferred, and BLS certification. Typical duties involve patient care activities, safety, and basic medical terminology knowledge in an acute care setting.

Formación

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student or 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsabilidades

• The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• The PCT shall assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care.

Conocimientos

Basic patient care

Communication

Safety principles

Medical terminology

Educación

High School diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

HOSA preferred

Descripción del empleo

Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7A# Careers## Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7AApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center South: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR107751Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education/Experience**: High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals' course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.**License/Certification**: BLS required**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort. • Medical terminology training preferred. • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center South**Job:**Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7APatient Care Technician**Job Type:**Regular-Full time**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)