Patient Care Techinician

HEALTH PARTNER ONE LLC; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HEALTH PARTNER ONE LLC is seeking a Patient Care Technician to deliver quality care in a surgery center setting. The role involves assisting the nursing team, documenting records, and ensuring patient rooms are clean and stocked.

You will participate in call backs for Pre-Op and Post-Op appointments and maintain confidentiality of PHI. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, CPR certification, and strong communication skills, with 3 years of medical setting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience in a medical setting or CNA or PCT preferred.
• CPR certified.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients with compassion and a friendly face.
• Provide basic patient care (assist to bathroom, use bedpan, dressing, food/drinks, or assist as needed).
• Transport patients.
• Handle calls: Pre-Op arrivals, Post-Op calls and schedule follow-ups.
• Maintain beds and clean patient rooms; ensure supplies are stocked.
• Dispose of contaminated supplies/used items.
• Perform data/clerical entry (charts, pathology, documentation, etc.).
• Maintain communication with nurses to meet patients' needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI and adhere to site policies.
• Keep clinical areas ready to meet site visit standards.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Safety/PHI Handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care TechnicianGeneral Summary:The Patient Care Technician is responsible for providing quality, compassionate care to patients in a surgery center setting consistent with the policies and procedures set by the organization. The PCT will actively provide direct and indirect patient care and assist the nursing team as needed. The PCT must accurately document and maintain logs and records.Main Responsibilities:Use patient first values in assisting patients with needsGreet patients with compassion and a friendly faceProvide basic patient care (assist to bathroom, use bedpan, dressing, food/drinks, or assist as needed)Transport patientsResponsible for call backs, Pre-Op arrivals calls, Post-Op calls, and scheduling follow-up appointmentsClean and make bedsEnsure that patient rooms are clean and stocked for patient useDispose of contaminated supplies/used itemsMust accurately perform data/clerical entry (charts, pathology, documentation, etc.)Make copies as neededMaintain communication with nurses to ensure that patent's needs are taken care ofEnsure to follow policies and proceduresMaintain clinical area to meet site visit standardsOther duties as assignedMaintain strict confidentiality in all matters relating to personnel and patient PHI (Protected Health Information)Education/Experience/Knowledge:High School diploma or equivalent requiredThree years of experience in a medical setting or CNA or PCT preferredCPR certifiedMust possess excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a team environment and collaborate with othersKey Competencies:CompassionCommunicationPlanning and OrganizingQuality OrientationTeam WorkSafety AwarenessCustomer FocusStress ToleranceTechnical/Professional KnowledgePhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Reach with hands and arms.• The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, and talk or hear.• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.• The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and infectious diseases.Disclaimer:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.