Patient Care Tech - Outpatient Surgery

BHS; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Paducah, KY is seeking a Patient Care Tech - Outpatient Surgery for a part-time, first shift role (one 10-hour day per week).

You will support Registered Nurses and the care team by transporting patients, taking vital signs, performing phlebotomy, documenting in the computer, and assisting with routine tasks to ensure a safe, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred recent PCT experience and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Recent PCT experience preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Phlebotomy or point-of-care testing experience is a plus.
• EKG experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients according to the designated method and adhering to scheduled times to and from diagnostic and treatment areas.
• Performs phlebotomy/clinical laboratory, respiratory duties, cardiology duties, and vital signs as listed on skills checklist.
• Performing clerical, receptionist, and supply duties for the nursing unit complementing nursing care: computer system admissions, transfers, and dismissals.
• Perform complete and detailed medication histories during the check-in process.
• Maintain stock and removed expired patient supplies within the department and specialty carts.

Skills

PCT experience

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Patient Care Tech - Outpatient Surgery

Part Time, First Shift - 1 day/week 10-hour shift

Facilitates patient care by performing specific task and support functions as delegated by the Registered Nurse or designee. Collaborates with all team members to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and associates.

Job Duties:

• Transport patients according to the designated method and adhering to scheduled times to and from diagnostic and treatment areas.
• Performs phlebotomy/clinical laboratory, respiratory duties, cardiology duties, and vital signs as listed on skills checklist.
• Performing clerical, receptionist, and supply duties for the nursing unit complementing nursing care: computer system admissions, transfers, and dismissals.
• Perform complete and detailed medication histories during the check-in process.
• Maintain stock and removed expired patient supplies within the department and specialty carts.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Requirements:

• Recent PCT experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Previous phlebotomy/point of care testing
• EKG experience

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.