Patient Care Technician II - Hickman Hospital - CCU

8085 ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

8085 ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital in the United States is seeking a Patient Care Tech (PCT) to support ICU patient care during night shifts. The role blends clinical tasks with clerical duties, ensuring patient data collection, specimens handling, and coordination of admissions and transfers.

Strong communication and basic math/computer skills are required. Education should include a high school diploma and EMT/Paramedic or related healthcare training; BLS and de-escalation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus EMT/Paramedic, 2nd year nursing student, CNA, MA, or healthcare related higher education training.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language; excellent communication; basic math; basic computer skills.
• 1 year or more experience in an acute care setting delivering patient care.
• BLS certification and unit-specific de-escalation training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient data including vital signs, height, weight, and intake/output and documents on nursing assessment sheets or in the system.
• Notifies RN of abnormal vitals or concerns.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with examinations, procedures and direct patient care tasks.
• Coordinates scheduling of procedures, admissions, discharges, transfers and related processes.
• Answers phones, takes messages, directs calls, and enters information into the computer.
• Picks up and delivers specimens and documents as needed; maintains supplies and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/writing English

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Notary (MI)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT/Paramedic

Nursing student (2nd year)

CNA

MA (Medical Assistant)

Healthcare related higher education training

Job description

Location: Hickman Hospital Department: ICU Weekly Hours: 24 Status: Part time Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Job Summary

A Patient Care Tech (PCT) at ProMedica plays a vital role in the health and safety of our patients every day. From caring for patients to performing clerical services, a PCT helps all members of the ProMedica health care team while complying with standards, procedures, and policies. A PCT is a genuine ambassador for ProMedica as they interact with patients, visitors, and co-workers. The PCT assists the patient care team with exams, procedures, obtaining patient data and other processes related to direct patient care. The PCT also ensures an appropriate stock of supplies and equipment is available and functioning properly. In this role, you will perform tasks related to scheduling procedures, coordinating admission as well as discharge and transfer processes. PCTs answer phones, take messages, and direct calls. You will also pick up and deliver specimens, documents, and other items to contribute to operational efficiency. The above summary of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
• Obtains patient data, including vital signs, height, weight, and I and O measurements and documents on the daily nursing assessment sheet or communicates results to the assigned RN.
• Notifies RN of abnormal vitals or PGLUs immediately.
• Assists physicians and nursing staff with examinations, procedures, and other processes related to direct patient care depending on assigned department, including but not limited to: Venipuncture, point of care testing including newborn screening, hearing, and CCHD testing, patient transport, assist patients with ADLs, assist patients with ambulation, 12 lead EKG’s, initiation of cardiac monitoring, CPR, and urinary catheterization.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment, including initial cleaning of instruments.
• Performs communication and coordination duties related to scheduling procedures, along with coordinating admission, discharge, transfer, and death.
• Collects data, photocopies information, answers telephone, takes messages, directs calls, and enters information into the computer.
• Picks up and delivers specimens, documents, and other items.
• Supports department during crisis by functioning as liaison with other departments and the public.
• Prepares and maintains patient records according to standards/policy.
• Performs any other job related to duties as indicated.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school graduate or equivalent plus EMT/Paramedic, 2nd year nursing student, CNA, MA, or healthcare related higher education training.

Skills: Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Must have excellent communication skills and telephone etiquette. Ability to perform basic math and must have basic computer skills. Ability to deal effectively with a changing environment and be open to new ideas. Ability to function quickly in stressful situations. Must have medical terminology and the ability to operate diagnostic equipment. Must be a Notary in the State of Michigan (OB only).

Years of Experience: Minimal one year experience in an acute care setting delivering patient care.

Certification: BLS, System Approved De-escalation training per unit requirements.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Education: One year of college education in the healthcare field.
• Skills: IV/Phlebotomy skills, basic telemetry, ability to use safe patient handling equipment
• Years of Experience: 2 years of experience in an acute care setting providing patient care.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category.

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