Patient Care Tech (Days)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with nursing care, including bathing, ambulation, transfers, and vital signs, under RN supervision. The role emphasizes positive customer service and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma; CNA or EMT certification is preferred, with equivalent nursing assistant experience or six months in a medical setting acceptable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA or EMT certification preferred; equivalent nursing assistant experience or 6 months in medical field acceptable.
• Current American Heart Association BLS required (can obtain after hire).
• Self-motivated and able to work within hospital policies and procedures.
• Eligible to serve as sitters after successful completion of designated sitter education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing patients, ambulation and transfers, vital signs and other patient care.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Quality improvement

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or EMT certification preferred

Equivalent nursing assistant experience or 6 months in medical field acceptable

BLS certification preferred

Job description

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A Patient Care Tech assists with nursing care, performs job functions according to specific age and/or developmental needs, and works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or Charge Nurse of the unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate knowledge in patient care i.e.: bathing patients, assisting patients with ambulation and/or transfers, vital signs, and other patient care.
• Demonstrate positive customer service relations.
• Routinely participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve.
• Assist co-workers as needed/requested.
• Support the Medical Center’s Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification as Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) preferred. Equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, or 6 months of experience in the medical field, or a current nursing student that has completed the Fundamentals of Nursing is acceptable in lieu of certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required (can obtain after hire).
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Expected to serve as sitters as needed, following the successful completion of designated sitter education and training provided.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.