Patient Care Tech - PRN - 7A - 7P

Crisp Regional Health Services; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Health Services seeks a Patient Care Technician to assist the nursing team with basic patient care under supervision. You will help with personal needs, monitor patient conditions, and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment.

Responsibilities include operating BP machines and SCD devices, collecting and transporting specimens, assisting with hygiene, and supporting infection control and quality initiatives within the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Up to six months of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• BLS certification required and must be current; if not, obtained within orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and staff from other departments of the organization.
• Provides direct support to the nursing staff and follows the director’s and licensed nursing staff’s instructions in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Alerts the nursing and medical staff to observe changes in the patient’s condition.
• Operates medical equipment safely, such as automatic blood pressure machines and SCD machines.
• Collects and transports patient specimens for laboratory analysis as directed.
• Assists patients with basic hygiene, hair and oral care as required.
• Complies with CRHS safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains knowledge of medical terminology.
• Provides basic clerical support as requested.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS staff, patients, families, and visitors.
• Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates standards into work activities.
• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets continuing education requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blood Pressure Monitor

SCD Machine

Laboratory Specimen Transport

Job description

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director and the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care. The Patient Care Technician works under close supervision of a licensed nurse and performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs of patients.

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the departmental Nursing Director and the supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Care Technician provides culturally sensitive, developmentally appropriate patient care. The Patient Care Technician works under close supervision of a licensed nurse and performs a variety of basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs of patients.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Requires a high school diploma in General Studies or a GED state certification.
• Experience: Requires up to six months of work-related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications: Requires and maintains a certification in Basic Life Saving (BLS). (If BLS certification is not current upon hire, it must be obtained within the orientation period.)

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills when communicating with patients, families, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and staff from other departments of the organization.
• Provides direct support to the nursing staff and follows the departmental Director’s and licensed nursing staffs’ instructions and directions in the delivery of quality patient care.
• Alerts the nursing staff and medical staff to observe changes in the patient’s condition.
• Operates medical equipment safely, such as automatic blood pressure machines and SCD machines.
• Collects and transports patient specimens for laboratory analysis as directed.
• Assists patients with basic hygiene, hair and oral care as required.
• Complies with CRHS and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
• Maintains and expands knowledge of medical terminology.
• Provides basic clerical support as requested.
• Presents a professional image to CRHS nursing, clinical, and medical staff members as well as patients, families, and visitors.
• Participates in performance improvement studies and integrates performance improvement standards into work-related activities.
• Attends professional development programs and in-service training and meets the minimum requirement for continuing professional education.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.