Patient Care Technician — Caring Team, Growth & Benefits

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Fertility and family-building benefits

Counseling services

Descripción de la vacante

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician who will provide high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role focuses on collecting patient data, assisting with mobility and daily living activities, and supporting the care team with safety and efficiency on the unit. This position emphasizes compassionate interactions and adherence to hospital policies.

Formación

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within30 days of employment start date
• High School Graduate / GED
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required

Responsabilidades

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Documentation

Safety procedures

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician who will provide high-quality, patient-centered care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The role focuses on collecting patient data, assisting with mobility and daily living activities, and supporting the care team with safety and efficiency on the unit. This position emphasizes compassionate interactions and adherence to hospital policies.