Patient Care Technician Full Time Emergency Department

Baptist Health; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Prattville, AL, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the Emergency Department team. The PCT will assist RNs, LPNs and physicians with routine patient care and non-complex tasks within scope of practice.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; completion of a certified Nursing Assistant program (HOSA-preferred); and BLS certification. The role involves exposure to clinical settings, mobility tasks and shift work including third shift.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation or 1 year of patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and physicians in routine patient care.
• Support basic activities of daily living and vitals collection.
• Perform non-complex tasks within scope of role.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort.

Skills

Body mechanics knowledge

Safety awareness

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills (written & verbal

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Health Occupations Program (HOSA) knowledge

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary

The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN’s, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education/Experience

High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals’ course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.

License/Certification

BLS required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
• There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
• There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
• Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
• There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
• Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
• Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
• Much exposure to computer work.
• Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
• Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job

Patient Care Technician Full Time Emergency Department

Patient Care Technician

1613 - Advanced Nursing Extern

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

Third Shift (United States of America)