Patient Care Technician

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team in routine duties. You will assist RNs, LPNs and physicians with basic care tasks, vital signs, and patient comfort.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA program completion preferred, BLS certification, and strong communication and safety awareness. This is a regular full-time first-shift role at Baptist Medical Center South.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in routine patient care tasks.
• Support patient care process and contribute to comfort and safety.
• Possibly participate in vital signs and basic assessments.

Skills

Body mechanics

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant program

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN’s, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals’ course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.

License/Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Patient Care Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)