Patient Care Technician: Compassionate, Hands-On Support

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate patient care. The role involves assisting with vital signs, daily activities, and basic care tasks to maintain patient comfort and safety in a hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of recent patient care experience, CNA program/certification or equivalent licensure, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in patient care.
• CNA program/certification or MA/EMT licensure; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate patient care. The role involves assisting with vital signs, daily activities, and basic care tasks to maintain patient comfort and safety in a hospital setting.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year of recent patient care experience, CNA program/certification or equivalent licensure, and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.