Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7P

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Baptist Health - Central Alabama seeks a Patient Care Technician for its Baptist Medical Center South campus. The role supports the patient care team with routine and non-complex tasks, assisting RNs, LPNs and physicians in the care process.

The position requires a high school diploma (CNA or Health Occupations program preferred) and BLS certification, with clinical rotation or care-experience preferred. Regular full-time, third shift responsibilities apply.

Qualificações

• Must have basic knowledge of body mechanics and safety.
• Medical terminology understanding preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Effective written and spoken communication skills.

Responsabilidades

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

Conhecimentos

Body mechanics knowledge

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Formação

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Clinical rotation / Health Occupations program

Descrição da vaga

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.

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 7P

Patient Care Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)