PATIENT CARE TECH - RADIATION ONCOLOGY CLINIC

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform assigned patient care activities and assist licensed nursing personnel in a hospital setting.

Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee, you will be responsible for assigned areas on one shift. Overtime and call-back may be required by the facility, and you will work in a safety-sensitive role with emphasis on geriatric care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Windows, Office and Internet.
• Ability to perform patient care support activities via approved program or Nurse Aide certification.
• Graduation from SBMC PCT program or RN/LPN Nursing Student Skills Checklist completion.
• PCT experience within the last year considered in lieu of formal training.
• Note: vo-tech requires instructor completion of student skills checklist.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities and assist licensed nursing personnel.
• Under direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee; responsible for assigned areas on one shift.
• Overtime and call-back may be required by the facility.

Skills

Care judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Observation recording

Geriatric care

Life-span development

Data assessment

Education

High school diploma

Nurse Aide certification

Vo-Tech program

Nursing student skills checklist

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Completion of high school or its equivalent. Knowledge of computer software such as Windows, Office and Internet use. Ability to perform support activities in patient care as required through completion of an approved Vo-Tech program or certified as a Nurse Aide through the Office of Long Term Care, graduate of the SBMC PCT program, or after completion of an RN/LPN Nursing Student Skills Checklist completed by their nursing instructor. PCT experience within the last year will be considered in lieu of formal training. Note: High school vo-tech program requires student skills checklist to be completed by instructor.

Experience

Must demonstrate a sound knowledge base and action in care and judgment. Good communications skills. Takes oral and written instructions well- works in a team responsibly and independently without direct supervision. Records observations and activities. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population and to a lesser degree the pediatric and adult populations. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Able to assess data reflecting the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing within normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing assigned patient care activities and assisting licensed nursing personnel. Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee, responsible for assigned areas on 1 shift. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by facility.