Patient Care Technician I, II or III - Med Surg

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is hiring a Patient Care Technician I in Anchorage. You will support bedside nursing care under direct supervision, ensuring patient safety and effective communication with the RN and charge nurse.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean environment and providing patient-centered care, including monitoring vitals, assisting with daily activities, and following established procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System.
• Knowledge of Medical terminology.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the care of patients.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients with suicidal ideation or safety concerns; notifies RN and records information.
• Conducts environmental safety assessments with the nurse; adheres to isolation precautions.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of equipment; reports hazards and assists infection control.
• Monitors vital signs and transports patients; collects specimens and tracks intake/output; assists with EKG/telemetry and personal care tasks.
• Recognizes abnormal signs and reports changes to RN; follows safety procedures.
• Changes simple dressings using aseptic technique; assists with tracheostomy care and catheter management; manages tube feeds.
• Performs clerical duties: calls, requisitions, scheduling, scanning, filing, supplies, repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Alaska Native culture

Medical terminology

Patient care policies

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

PC software use

Priority management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

PC software

Job description

Patient Care Technician I

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.


• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances


• Discounted Pet Insurance


• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).


• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.


• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.


• Eleven Paid Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment


• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.


• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.


• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.


• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.


• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.


• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.


• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.


• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.


• Emergency Travel Assistance


• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility


• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary

Under direct supervision this position is accountable to the bedside RN and charge nurse to facilitate a safe and secure environment for the patient, family and providers in the department in completion of the duties delegated to them for the shift and maintaining clear communication between the needs of the patient through the RN and Charge Nurse. These activities focus on maintaining a safe, hazard free, clean environment which facilitates patient focused care.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients experiencing suicidal ideation, behavioral health issues, or other safety concerns to ensure safety and stability. Recognizes abnormal behavior or changes in behavior and notifies primary RN. Records and reports all information within scope of knowledge.


• Conducts regular environmental assessments with the primary nurse to ensure the environment is free of objects, equipment, medications, etc. that a patient may use to harm themselves. Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.


• Maintains cleanliness and safety of a variety of equipment; reports any hazardous equipment and seeks repairs when necessary; maintains confidentiality in regard to patient care information and chart contents. Assist in infection control including using standard precautions and isolation precautions as appropriate. Collaborates with personnel in nursing and supportive services and with members of the health care team to promote respect in delivery of patient care.


• Maintain the daily care of a patient or group of patients; monitor bodily functions; taking and recording vital signs; transporting patients; non-invasive collection and testing of physical specimens; measuring and recording fluid and food intake and output; obtain blood glucose levels, place electrodes and leads for electrocardiogram, cardiac monitoring, and telemetry and personal care tasks such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting, assisting with eating, hydrating, and skin care.


• Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms including shortness of breath, rapid respiration, fever, chills, cough, chest or abdomen pain, blue color to the lips, drowsiness, and excessive thirst or sweating. Reports changes in body function and abnormal signs and symptoms to RN. Adheres to established safety, emergency, and disaster procedures.


• Change simple, nonsterile dressings using aseptic technique when no wound debridement or packing is involved; assist patients with self-medication;; suction of the oral pharynx; provide tracheostomy care in established, stable patients; remove internal or external urinary catheters; add fluid to established gastrostomy tube feedings and changing established tube feeding bags.


• Performs clerical duties. Answers the phones, completes requisitions, schedules tests and appointments, scans and files reports, orders supplies, requests equipment repairs, etc.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).


• Knowledge of Medical terminology.


• Knowledge of policies and procedures for the care of patients.


• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.


• Knowledge of communication skills, both oral and written to interact with patients and families.


• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.


• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively.


• Ability to follow established guidelines and procedures.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

High school diploma.

Minimum Experience Qualification

Patient Care Technician I

Non-supervisory – None.

Patient Care Technician II

Non-supervisory - Two (2) years of patient care experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

Patient Care Technician III

Non-supervisory – Four (4) years of patient care experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Certification in Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire

Preferred Education Qualification

Transcript showing successful completion of an accredited nursing program’s Foundations of Nursing course.

Preferred Experience Qualification

N/A

Preferred Certification Qualification

N/A

Additional Requirements

According to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional specific technical certifications.