Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Medical Support

AH_001 Arnot Ogden Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnot Ogden Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse at St Joe's Hospital. The role includes 40 hours per week with a Monday-Sunday day/evening rotation.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, vital signs, dressing changes, and assisting with meals to support patient nutrition. Basic life support is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy and glucometer experience or training is required.
• Nursing aide training is required.
• Previous experience or job knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all tasks in accordance with established policy/procedures and instructed by Charge Nurse.
• Performs and records specimen collection; assists with post mortem care.
• Takes temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure and pulse oximetry as directed.
• Assists with dressing changes as directed in accordance with hospital standards.
• Reports all changes in patients' condition to the primary RN Charge Nurse or Nursing Supervisor.
• Promotes adequate patient nutrition by assisting with meals and feeding patients.
• Assists in the care of the patient in isolation.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner after receiving in-service on how to use the equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Glucometer experience

Nursing aide training

Healthcare experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Arnot Ogden Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with quality patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse at St Joe's Hospital. The role includes 40 hours per week with a Monday-Sunday day/evening rotation.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, vital signs, dressing changes, and assisting with meals to support patient nutrition. Basic life support is required within 90 days of hire.