Patient Care Technician II - Gulf Breeze MedSurg/Full Time, Days

Baptist Health Care; Gulf Breeze (FL); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician II to assist nursing staff in delivering patient care in a hospital setting. This role emphasizes patient interaction, safety, and coordination with physicians and hospital departments.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 6 months in a healthcare-related field, and BLS certification on hire. This position supports patient care, clinical tasks, and clerical duties to ensure smooth unit operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 6 months experience in a healthcare related field or actively enrolled in a pre-nursing or nursing program and pursuing a nursing degree.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Responsabilités

• Performs ambulating and mobilization assistance, and records vital signs (BP, temperature, pulse, respirations, O2 sat).
• Assists with personal hygiene, AM care, bathing, and meals; assists with bedpan and toileting.
• Manages supplies and equipment, answers call lights, and relays information to the nurse.
• Maintains accurate documentation and assists with patient transfers and discharges.
• Promotes teamwork and supports nursing staff to meet unit goals.

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Description du poste

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Technician II performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. This position spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process. This position also through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. This position performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Technician II performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. This position spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process. This position also through communication, requisitioning and management of supplies and equipment, coordinates the activities of the nursing staff, the patient, the physician, other hospital departments and visitors. This position performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Responsibilities

What you will do

• Performs responsibilities that may include, but is not limited to assisting with ambulating and mobilization of patients, taking and recording the patient’s vital signs (i.e., BP, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, & O2 sat), weighing patients, assisting with personal hygiene / AM Care (i.e., Oral Care, Bathing the patient, etc.), assisting with bedpans and toileting, catheter care, empty drains, turning bedridden patients or patients that need assistance with turning, linen changes, assisting with meal preparation, feeding patients, I&O, light cleaning and organizing of patients room, answering call lights, and relaying pertinent information to the nurse.
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the department/division, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed including sitting with patients and sitting with Baker acted patients.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected.
• Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care.
• Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department.
• Maintains supplies/inventory for department.
• Uses computer system to locate orders, retrieves patient information, calls STAT and cancels orders, and prints daily census. Follows "Down Time" procedures. Operates order communication system.
• Files reports and necessary forms in patient charts. Communicates and assists with transferring and discharging patients including notify appropriate area.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit to facility meeting goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 6 months Experience in a healthcare related field or actively enrolled in a pre-nursing or nursing program and pursuing a nursing degree. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

About Us

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse