Patient Care Tech — Compassionate, Hands-On Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Kansas; Presencial; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Tasks include monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, hygiene, and patient transport, while ensuring safety and compassion for a diverse patient population.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an approved nursing aide or PCT training, or CNA certification, with experience or externship in a hospital setting.

Formación

• Education: High school diploma/GED and one of the following: two (2) years’ direct patient care in a hospital setting; completion of Nursing Aide training; CNA with MS Dept of Health; completion of UMMC externship or PCT training.
• Proven ability to provide patient care and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the healthcare team.

Responsabilidades

• Provide compassionate patient care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Record and report vital signs and changes to the nurse.
• Perform basic patient care procedures and transport specimens as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe patient environment and assist with unit operations.

Conocimientos

Verbal and written communication

Patient care

Emergency responsiveness

Medical terminology

PC skills

Interpersonal skills

Electronic records

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Aide clinical training

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

UMMC Student Nurse Externship / PCT training

Herramientas

Personal computers

Electronic health records software

Descripción del empleo

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Greenwood seeks a Patient Care Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Tasks include monitoring vital signs, assisting with procedures, hygiene, and patient transport, while ensuring safety and compassion for a diverse patient population.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of an approved nursing aide or PCT training, or CNA certification, with experience or externship in a hospital setting.