Patient Care Tech - Med/Surg Support (PRN)

Lifepoint Health®; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for PRN shifts in the Med/Surg unit. You’ll join a care team dedicated to compassionate service and supporting daily activities for patients in a busy hospital setting.

You will perform sitter duties, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu under nurse supervision. 18+ with HS diploma and current BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or obtained within organizational guidelines.
• Previous healthcare, CNA, Behavioral Health, or Patient Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sitter/One-to-one position.
• Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care.
• Displays respect for patient's integrity, patient information and patient rights.
• Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.
• Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
• Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner.
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit.
• Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff.
• Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
• Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
• Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Assist with maintaining patients activities of daily living.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for PRN shifts in the Med/Surg unit. You’ll join a care team dedicated to compassionate service and supporting daily activities for patients in a busy hospital setting.

You will perform sitter duties, monitor vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a therapeutic milieu under nurse supervision. 18+ with HS diploma and current BLS are required.