Patient Care Tech (Stepdown)

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, Tennessee, is looking for a dedicated patient care provider to assist with various tasks under the direction of a registered nurse. The role involves ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for patients, performing care tasks, and supporting communication needs.

Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with recent experience in patient care. Certification as a CNA or AEMT/Paramedic is required, along with obtaining BLS certification shortly after hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in patient care within the last 6 months.
• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN.
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration with RN

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Training

Special Skills

Licensure

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE