Patient Care Tech: Compassionate Team Support

San Juan Regional Medical Center; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM is seeking a Patient Care Tech who supports patient care teams and helps create a healing atmosphere. The PCT communicates with the care team, participates in performance improvement, and delivers quality service in a busy hospital setting.

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma or GED, CNA experience or CNA program, and BLS certification within two weeks of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience or certification as a Nursing Assistant, or completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech program if no experience/certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within two weeks of hire.
• Legible printing, clear speaking voice, typing/computer skills.
• Mature, courteous deportment.
• Driver’s license free of violations (SJRIR).
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred within three years.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Multi-language ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and development for self and others
• Collaborates with all team members to provide skillful, supportive care for all patients
• Communicates pertinent information to members of the patient care team
• Supports and participates in performance improvement activities
• Provides quality internal and external customer service
• Possesses communication skills strong enough to participate with the team, manage conflict, and work successfully with the public
• Has ability to perform accurately and quickly in a busy, stressful environment, setting priorities as to duties
• Deals with the emotional stress of caring for dying and chronically ill patients
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Conflict management

Stability under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant certification or CNA program

Tools

Typing skills

Basic computer skills

Job description

San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM is seeking a Patient Care Tech who supports patient care teams and helps create a healing atmosphere. The PCT communicates with the care team, participates in performance improvement, and delivers quality service in a busy hospital setting.

Qualified candidates will have a High school diploma or GED, CNA experience or CNA program, and BLS certification within two weeks of hire.