Patient Care Tech (PCT)

ADP, Inc.; Phillipsburg (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) in Phillipsburg, KS. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision, assisting with daily living activities and basic nursing procedures.

The role includes monitoring vital signs and supporting patient comfort and safety. The position requires prior clinical experience (preferred),Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training, and current Kansas PCT certification with CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training required.
• Current PCT Kansas Certification and CPR/BLS Certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under direct supervision.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort and assistance.
• Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, and simple dressings.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output).
• Assists in admission, transfer and dismissal procedures of the patient.
• Keeps the patient's room straightened and clean.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient data.

Education

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Job description

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Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Full Time Phillipsburg, KS, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1017

Position Overview:

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under direct supervision. Assists patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort and assistance when necessary. Patient Age Groups Served: Neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Major Duties/Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.

Ability to function independently or as a member of a team. Prioritizes assignments to complete tasks in a timely and professional manner

Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressing, and perineal care. Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output. 4a-May obtain blood glucose, if trained. Assists in admission, transfer and dismissal procedures of the patient. Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, and skin care and positioning. Keeps the patient's room straightened and clean.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment. Maintains confidentiality of all patient data.

Job Qualifications:

Experience:Previous clinical experience preferred

Education:Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Required Certifications/Registrations:Current PCT Kansas Certification, if certified.
CPR/BLS Certification

Physical Requirements:

Daily lifts, positions, and transfers patients with assistance
(weights up to and occasionally in excess of 200 lbs.).

Lifts supplies/equipment

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Eye-hand coordination

Ability to carry out procedures as outlined

Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses

Normal hearing, with or without hearing aid

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)

Working Conditions:

Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

Regularly expose to risk of blood borne diseases

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)