Patient Care Tech- SECU FT Nights

Johns Hopkins Health System; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the SECU with a set schedule on day shift. You will perform direct patient care under the RN and support surgical pediatric patients before and after procedures.

The role requires a High School diploma and 1 year of clinical experience or successful completion of an intern program; CNA/MA or EMT/BLS credentials are required or supported. Competitive benefits and a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, Medical Assistant (MA) certification, or equivalent qualifications.
• A nursing student or LPN who completed fundamental nursing skills coursework or EMT certification.
• BLS certification provided by AHA.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Supports pediatric SECU patients pre- and post-surgery with competency as documented.
• Communicates relevant information to internal care teams and external contacts as needed.

Skills

CNA certification

MA certification

Nursing skills coursework

EMT certification

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma

One year of clinical experience or internship

Job description

Position Details:

• 36 hours/week; benefitted


• Day Shift 7a-7p (Set schedule, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday)

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital is a premiere clinical and academic health system, providing expert pediatric care for infants, children and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems.

Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report, we provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching hospital devoted to intensive care level services, we are the regional pediatric referral center for Florida's west coast. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to care for critically ill patients and perform complex surgical procedures.

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Position Summary:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs direct patient care tasks under the direction of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks as competency documentation designates. Work occasionally requires internal contacts outside the work group to exchange relevant information. Communication with external contacts involves providing or giving factual information

The Surgical Extended Care Unit (SECU) is specially designed for children who need surgical observation pre- and post-surgery. The unit provides the parent/caregiver with the education and tools needed to be the best possible caregiver for the child and creates a partnership among the parent, physicians and nursing staff.

The SECU is also for patients admitted to the hospital through our Emergency Center who have experienced a trauma and need to be monitored.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.


• One year of clinical experience is required or successful completion of the intern program

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, Medical Assistant (MA) certification, or one of the following:

• A nursing student or LPN who has completed fundamental nursing skills coursework


• An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification


• BLS certification provided by AHA

Salary Range:

Minimum 17.37/hour - Maximum 26.91/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.