Patient Care Tech - Nights

Western Missouri Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in the United States is seeking a Patient Care Tech who will assist with nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include helping with patient bathing, transfers, and maintaining positive customer service relations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and while a CNA certification is preferred, equivalent experience is also accepted. This position requires physical stamina and self-motivation for effective work within established protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification as Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care under supervision.
• Provide support in patient bathing and transfers.
• Maintain attendance and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care expertise

Customer service relations

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification as Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Current BLS certification

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
• Certification as Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), preferred. Equivalent experience as a nursing assistant or a current nursing student that has completed the Fundamentals of Nursing is acceptable in lieu of certification.
• Current 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

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.