Patient Care Tech (Stepdown)

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis is looking for a dedicated individual to perform patient care tasks and services under the direction of a professional registered nurse. The role includes vital sign monitoring, blood glucose testing, and supporting patient comfort.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of recent experience in a healthcare setting and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. This position requires collaboration with nurses to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in patient care.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• CNA or AEMT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with the registered nurse.
• Perform patient care tasks including vital signs and phlebotomy.
• Support patient/family communication needs.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration with nurses

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Summary

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

Minimum Required: 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.

Education

Minimum Required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Licensure

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.