Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center; Chanute (KS); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS seeks a Patient Care Tech (PCT) under the direction of a nurse to assist with activities of daily living, vital signs, and maintaining a clean patient environment. The role supports nurses by preparing materials, gathering data, and reporting changes as directed, while upholding patient rights and privacy.

The PCT may perform tasks not independently performed by the PCT, with duties expanding as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Must have CNA course completion as required education.
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within ~3 months of hire, per program.
• Current Kansas CNA certification per Kansas DHHS regulations.

Aufgaben

• Assist with activities of daily living for patients of all ages.
• Monitor routine vital signs and report significant changes to the nurse.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and infection-preventive environment.
• Assist nurse with procedures as directed and convey data to the nurse.

Ausbildung

Satisfactory completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course

Jobbeschreibung

Patient Care Tech (PCT), under the direction of the nurse, cares for all age groups and assists with all aspects of custodial care, such as activities of daily living, monitoring of routine vital signs, maintaining a clean environment, errands, and other department routine activities. The PCT may also assist the nurse with procedures which may not be performed independently by the PCT. While performing routine tasks and procedures, PCT gathers data and reports significant information about the patient to the nurse and confers with the nurse when necessary for direction and instructions. The PCT documents, as required by department, maintain and established departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection prevention standards and give courteous care with respect to patient rights and privacy.

Performs other duties as requested or assigned. May be expected to work varying hours, holidays, and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Satisfactory completion of Certified Nursing Assistant course.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION:

• BLS - Obtains RQI BLS certification within appropriate quarter (approximately within 3 months of hire), maintains quarterly RQI requirements.
• Current Kansas C.N.A. Certification - per Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Health Occupations Credentialing regulations.

EXPERIENCE:

• CNA experience preferred but not required.