Patient Care Technician

Community Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support Registered Nurses and deliver compassionate direct patient care in a fast-paced environment.

You will assist with bathing, feeding, vital signs, and transportation, greet and orient patients, support meal services, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

A High School diploma or GED is required; strong communication and ability to multitask are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes.
• Excellent written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Receives direction well while being self-directed and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making and vital signs.
• Transport patients and patient-related materials safely and promptly.
• Greet and orient patients to the patient care area; assist with meal service and feeding.
• Collaborate with care team to perform other services as directed.
• Maintain professional interactions with patients, visitors and team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Documentation

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Performs direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs. Transports patients and patient-related materials in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Greets and orients patients to the patient care area. Performs meal service and feeding assistance functions. Provides additional select care to patients. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions
• Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated.
• Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness.
• Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control

Additional requirements

• Must be able to lift
• Must be available for one week of full-time training