PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Phillipsburg (KS); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NSG SVC- ACUTE in Phillipsburg, KS is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living and support patient comfort across neonatal to geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities include performing basic nursing procedures, taking vitals, assisting with admissions and discharges, and maintaining accurate documentation while upholding privacy and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training required.
• Current PCT Kansas Certification and CPR/BLS Certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Record patient vital signs and assist with admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and room cleanliness.

Connaissances

Clinical experience

Formation

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

PCT Kansas Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Description du poste

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

NSG SVC- ACUTE Full Time Phillipsburg, KS, US

Job Relationships

Responsible to:Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Director of Nursing

Workers Supervised:Does not supervise other employees

Interrelationships:Works cooperatively with all hospital departments

Position Overview

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under direct supervision. Assists patients with activities of daily living, providing for personal care, comfort and assistance when necessary. Patient Age Groups Served: Neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Major Duties/Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, continuous quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.

Ability to function independently or as a member of a team. Prioritizes assignments to complete tasks in a timely and professional manner

Performs basic nursing procedures, including collection of lab specimens, thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressing, and perineal care. Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse, intake and output. 4a-May obtain blood glucose, if trained. Assists in admission, transfer and dismissal procedures of the patient. Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, bed pans, transportation, and skin care and positioning. Keeps the patient's room straightened and clean.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. Maintains patient documentation as outlined by hospital policy. Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of medical treatment. Maintains confidentiality of all patient data.

Job Qualifications

Experience:Previous clinical experience preferred

Education:Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

Required Certifications/Registrations:Current PCT Kansas Certification, if certified.
CPR/BLS Certification

Physical Requirements

Daily lifts, positions, and transfers patients with assistance
(weights up to and occasionally in excess of 200 lbs.).

Lifts supplies/equipment

Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Eye-hand coordination

Ability to carry out procedures as outlined

Normal eye sight, with or without corrective lenses

Normal hearing, with or without hearing aid

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)

Working Conditions

Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

Regularly expose to risk of blood borne diseases

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.)