Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Elder Care - FT - Nights

Luminis Health; Lanham (WV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician for night shifts. The role involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with nursing staff, and ensuring safety and comfort for patients. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and CNA certification, with a preference for prior experience in acute care settings. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer contribution

Paid Time Off

Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Employer Paid Holidays

Disability and Life/AD&D for full-time employees

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a CNA in an acute care setting preferred.
• Certification in Medical Interpretation required if bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients, focusing on hygiene and safety.
• Assists with patient admissions and discharges.
• Participates in patient care data collection and reporting.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

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Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective health care through the direct care of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Understands self-motivation in performing basic nursing care. Participates in the team nursing concept, completing tasks as delegated by the assigned nurse.

May be trained to insert IV’s on certain shifts/units. Validation of training and skill will be documented, upon successful completion.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Provides direct care to patients with special attention to personal hygiene in the morning and bedtime care. Initiates and maintains all types of safety measures.
• Assists with admission of patients by greeting and performing initial weight measurement, vital signs, disrobing as necessary and orientation of patient to room and unit.
• Prioritizes discharge of patients by assisting with dressing, gathering belongings and transport if necessary to lobby; removes equipment and supplies from room for environmental staff cleaning.
• Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output and other data collection and records according to policy and procedure; obtains specimens as requested using approved procedure. Assists patients with mobilization and/or positioning as ordered by physician or unit protocol.
• Recognizes and reports pain, patient complaint or obvious change in patient condition, including mental status to assigned nurse.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff acting as mentor as needed and requested.
• Transports medications, as necessary during the usual course of transporting patients within the institution, in keeping with policy and procedure regarding medication security. Ensures that medication is delivered to persons authorized to handle medication according to AAMC policy.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and equipment on the unit.
• Transports patients in accordance with established safety policies.
• Processes written medical staff orders in accordance with established policy and procedure; communicating STAT or urgent orders to the care provider.
  
  

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in acute psychiatric unit preferred
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform the duties of a qualified interpreter
  
  

Required License/Certifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Maryland Board of Nursing required.
• Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• Crisis Prevention Intervention(CPI) within 30 days of hire
  
  

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens as well as patients who are agitated.

Physical Demands – Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Luminis Health Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan w/employer contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full time employees
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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