Patient Care Technician — Compassionate, Hands-On Support

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across shifts, assist with admissions, transfers and rounds, monitor vitals, reposition patients, and help with daily activities and hygiene. Florida certification preferred; CPR certification required.

One year experience preferred; high school diploma preferred. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, EAP and

Qualifications

• Florida Nursing Assistant Certification preferred
• CPR Certification required
• High School Diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for receiving admissions, transfers, and post-operative patients.
• Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning and ambulating patients.
• Applies and uses appropriate equipment as needed.
• Understands and implements the measures used to reduce the risk of health associated infections.
• Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient to the LPN/Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Assists with the admission, transport, transfer and discharge of patients, including the care of personal property and clothing.
• Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary.
• Provides catheter care daily and/or as needed.
• Reports any pertinent observations to LPN/RN.
• Accurately takes vital signs and records them in patient record promptly.
• Reports to LPN/RN promptly.
• Distributes water, records correct intake and output when indicated within shift.
• Obtains and labels specimens accurately, e.g., sputum, stool, urine, maintaining precautions at all times.
• Prepares patients for surgery and/or other procedures, including prep and clip, vital sign taking and recording, assisting patient with bathing and/or voiding, and removing and securing dentures, jewelry and other belongings.
• Weighs patients as assigned; records weights and alerts RN to any weight gain/loss.
• Makes frequent patient rounds at least every two (2) hours.
• Repositions for comfort and offers bathroom assistance.
• Assists RN with post-mortem care, including labeling and securing of all patient valuables.
• Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: enemas, sitz baths, applying and removing ice bags, k-pads, binders and/or pelvic/buck's traction, blood glucose monitoring, and simple dress changes.

Education

High School Diploma

One year experience

CPR Certification

Job description

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across shifts, assist with admissions, transfers and rounds, monitor vitals, reposition patients, and help with daily activities and hygiene. Florida certification preferred; CPR certification required.

One year experience preferred; high school diploma preferred. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, EAP and