Patient Care Tech: Day Shift, Weekdays (No Weekends)

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care by performing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes accurate communication, safety, and privacy, with opportunities to expand duties as delegated by the department.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, meticulous documentation, and prioritizing daily workflows while maintaining compassion for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Role models exemplary customer service and effective communication with patients, families and team members.
• Provides safe and effective patient care under supervision of licensed nurse.
• Maintains focus and multitasks effectively in stressful situations.
• Communicates changes in patient condition promptly to the licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, families, and co-workers at hand offs.
• Ensure necessary information is shared to support the best possible patient outcomes.
• Provide care under supervision and perform delegated tasks.
• Observe patient changes and communicate pertinent details to the nurse.
• Communicate with patients respecting age, language, culture and anxiety considerations.
• Maintain real-time documentation of patient care.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Respond to emergencies within your scope of practice.
• Support practice changes aimed at improving performance.
• Organize daily work prioritizing patient and family needs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

HIPAA privacy

CNA certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA or Health Support Professional program

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support patient-centered care by performing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role emphasizes accurate communication, safety, and privacy, with opportunities to expand duties as delegated by the department.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, meticulous documentation, and prioritizing daily workflows while maintaining compassion for patients and families.