Neurosurgical ICU Patient Care Tech – Day Shift

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Neurosurgical ICU. The role supports nurses by handling hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination, and comfort needs under registered nurse supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and may prefer 0–3 years of related nursing support experience. AHA BLS certification is required for 6 months validity. Full-time day shift, on-site at Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–3 years of related experience; nursing support preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) with 6 months validity.

Responsibilities

• Uses a systematic process to provide/modify care and patient/family education.
• Assists health care team with simple procedure; prepares supplies equipment; provides patient/family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up/or remove equipment etc.
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, IV lines, drainage, personal hygiene: bath, dressing, bed making/linen changes etc.).
• Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care (spirometer, restraints etc.).
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between patient use.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed. Cleans clinic area he/she is assigned to after patients' treatment is finished at the end of day according to departmental procedures.
• Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation.
• Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, i.e. washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc.
• Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked.
• Assists with office duties as needed, i.e. answering phone, taking messages. Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency checklist
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing support

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Neurosurgical ICU. The role supports nurses by handling hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination, and comfort needs under registered nurse supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and may prefer 0–3 years of related nursing support experience. AHA BLS certification is required for 6 months validity. Full-time day shift, on-site at Jackson Memorial Hospital.