Patient Care Technician (CNA) - Med/Surg & ICU PRN

Prairie Ridge Health; Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Columbus, WI is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician for their Med/Surg & ICU Departments. This PRN night shift role involves assisting with patient care, maintaining records, and supporting the healthcare team. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant certifications, ensuring quality service and effective communication within the team.

Qualifications

• Responsible for maintaining and assisting with patient records.
• Communicate in a timely manner with patients and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Order supplies and schedule diagnostic tests.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join ourMed/Surg & ICU Departments in therole of Patient Care Technician.This position will work in both departments. This position is PRN (as needed) night shift (6:00pm-6:00am). The patient care technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for quality service by performing clerical tasks and patient care activities...…..

POSITION SUMMARY

The patient care technician, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, is responsible for quality service by performing clerical tasks and patient care activities. This includes maintaining and assisting with patient records, ordering supplies and services, scheduling diagnostic tests and treatments, and assisting physicians and nurses. They are a member of the healthcare team who works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, to organize, assist and implement specific aspects of the plan of care for the geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and infant patients. They communicate in a timely manner with the patient, family and healthcare team, and document care per hospital protocol. They may be required to work on other units according to the distribution of staff, patients and individual competency.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• High school diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in high school or equivalent
• Nursing Assistant Certification
• Patient Care Technician Certification - Optional
• Health Unit Coordinator Program Graduate – Optional
• CPR Certification or obtain within 90 days of hire

FTE: PRN (as needed)

Shift:Various