Patient Care Tech - Baptist PACU - PRN Evenings

INTEGRIS Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Tech to join their PACU team in Oklahoma City. In this vital role, you will provide exceptional care to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while adhering to national patient safety goals. The position offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth, enhanced benefits, and a commitment to partnering with individuals for healthier lives. If you are passionate about patient care and want to make a difference in the healthcare community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

100% paid short-term disability

Increased retirement match

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification or completion within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a recognized nursing assistant course.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal patient care tasks such as bathing and mouth care.
• Assist with patient safety and verify identification bands.
• Perform treatments such as urinary catheter care and ambulation assistance.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient care skills

Communication in English

Education

Nursing assistant course

Military hospital corpsman training

Job description

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center - Patient Care Tech

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for a Patient Care Tech in Oklahoma City, OK. In this role, you’ll work days with our PACU team, providing exceptional care to those who entrust INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives resonates with you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package, which includes front-loaded PTO, 100% paid short-term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. Join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Patient Care Tech performs delegated direct patient care activities for an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position requires population-specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on patient contact level.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification or completion within 90 days.
• Successful completion of a recognized nursing assistant course or an accredited nursing program, including Nursing Fundamentals or Introduction to Nursing with skills lab or clinical rotation, or enrollment in a CNA training program within 45 days with completion within 90 days of hire. Verification via transcript or official notice required; OR
• Three months of employment in an INTEGRIS patient care area with training and observation for nursing assistant duties, as certified by a clinical nurse manager or director; OR
• 12 months of nursing assistant experience in an acute care, nursing home, home care, or long-term care setting; OR
• Prior military hospital corpsman medical training.

Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Department-specific competencies will be completed during orientation. For Float Pool only: this role requires operation of an INTEGRIS-owned or personal vehicle, with a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performing personal patient care tasks such as mouth care, bed making, bathing, perineal care, hair care, shaving, backrubs, and bedpan or urinal emptying.
• Assisting with patient safety, including verifying identification bands, following fall protocols, using restraints appropriately, positioning patients, and reporting incidents.
• Performing treatments such as urinary catheter care, enema administration, sitz baths, compresses, and assisting with ambulation.
• Retrieving and transporting medications as needed.

The role reports to an assigned leader. Mental health staff must be capable of assisting with physical restraints using the Behavior Management Technique System. Additional physical or respiratory requirements may apply; consult Risk Management or Employee Health for details.

Potential exposures include infections, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals. Standard precautions must be followed. PACU staff may be exposed to X-ray procedures and low levels of anesthetic gases.

All applicants will be considered regardless of protected status, including veteran or disability status.