Patient Care Tech Med/Surg PRN (As Needed)

Baptist Health; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Prattville is seeking a Patient Care Technician on a PRN basis to support the patient care team in Med/Surg. The role assists registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and physicians with routine and non-complex patient care tasks, clinical rotations, vital signs, and daily living activities.

Candidates should be high school graduates; nursing assistant or health occupations program graduates preferred, with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation or 1 year of patient care experience in acute care, nursing home, or home care setting preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and physicians in routine patient care tasks.
• Support the patient care team with non-complex duties within scope of role.
• Maintain safety, comfort, and effective communication in patient care activities.

Skills

Communication

Body mechanics

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant program

Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Patient Care Tech Med/Surg PRN (As Needed)# Careers## Patient Care Tech Med/Surg PRN (As Needed)Apply: 1- Onsite: Prattville Baptist Hospital: PRN: Posted Yesterday: JR100766Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education/Experience**: High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals' course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.**License/Certification**: BLS required**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort. • Medical terminology training preferred. • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Prattville Baptist Hospital**Job:**Patient Care Tech Med/Surg PRN (As Needed)Patient Care Technician1613 - Advanced Nursing Extern**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:First Shift (United States of America)