Patient Care Tech (Days)

Western Missouri Medical Center; Warrensburg (MO); In loco; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Tempo pieno

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Western Missouri Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Tech to assist with nursing care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include bathing patients, assisting with mobility, taking vital signs, and ensuring quality patient care.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred CNA/EMT certification; current BLS is required or obtainable after hire. Ability to work within hospital policies and to stand 8–12 hours shifts is essential.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certification as CNA or EMT preferred; equivalent nursing assistant experience or nursing student acceptable in lieu of certification.
• Current AHA BLS required (can obtain after hire).

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Self-motivated

Patient care basics

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

CNA or EMT certification preferred; similar nursing assistant experience acceptable

AHA BLS certified required (or can obtain after hire)

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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.