Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7A

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the patient care team at Baptist Medical Center South in Alabama. The role supports routine and non-complex patient care activities and assists RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the care process.

Qualified applicants typically hold a High School diploma and CNA or Health Occupations Program certification; BLS is required. The position emphasizes safety, body mechanics, and effective communication in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in the patient care process.
• Support routine and non-complex patient care tasks as part of the care team.

Kenntnisse

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Communication

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Nursing Assistant certification

Jobbeschreibung

Baptist 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.

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.

Location

Primary Location: Baptist Medical Center South.

Job Details

Job: Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7A Patient Care Technician

Job Type: Regular-Full time

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.