Night-Shift Patient Care Tech – Med/Surg

Johnson Memorial Health; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for Med/Surg on a part-time night shift. Responsibilities include admitting patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, monitoring intake/output, and providing daily living support with documentation.

EMT or CNA credentials preferred, with BLS/CPR current. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to unit policies, and participation in unit-based improvement initiatives within a hospital network serving Johnson

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant or equivalent on the job training for a minimum of three months required.
• Must maintain current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission process by taking initial vital signs, measurements, and weights, orienting patient/family to unit, hospital facilities and services, and documenting on appropriate forms per unit standards.
• Delivers patient care promptly, accurately, and according to unit standards, policies, and procedures, as well as patient’s plan of care. Contributes relevant and appropriate information to the RN. Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues. Supports the Patient Bill of Rights. Participates in meetings and reinforces patient’s educational needs, documents accordingly. Provides emotional support to patients and families, documents appropriately.
• Assists physician/provider and/or nurse with procedures which may include but not limited to lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, central line insertion, application of dressings, urinary catheterization, etc. per unit standards and within scope of practice. Demonstrates knowledge of sterile technique. Performs EKGs, as needed.
• Monitors and accurately records patient intake and output. Reports changes in patient’s status to the RN in a timely manner.
• Assists patient with routine activities of daily living: feeding, bathing, ambulating, and skin care according to policy and documents appropriately.
• Answers call lights timely and intervenes appropriately. Responds to patient and family requests promptly.
• Transports patients to various departments for services and upon discharge/transfer.
• Stocks and orders supplies for unit and/or patient. Removes equipment and supplies not in use; cleans equipment and returns to appropriate storage location. Keeps patient area clean and free of trash and clutter.
• Provides and documents patient treatments within scope of practice.
• Attends and participates in unit related in-services, conferences, and meetings. Participates in Performance Improvement initiatives to improve organization performance and achieve established goals.
• Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Utilizes proper chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.
• Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Sterile technique

EKG

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) for Med/Surg on a part-time night shift. Responsibilities include admitting patients, taking vital signs, assisting with procedures, monitoring intake/output, and providing daily living support with documentation.

EMT or CNA credentials preferred, with BLS/CPR current. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to unit policies, and participation in unit-based improvement initiatives within a hospital network serving Johnson