Patient Care Technician, Medical IMCU- Central 6, Part Time with Benefits, Nights

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nationally recognized academic medical center seeks a Patient Care Technician for its IMCU unit. The role includes vital patient support tasks under registered nurse supervision, contributing to hygiene, safety, and comfort. Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma and certification in nursing assistance, along with a compassionate, team-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Part Time with Benefits

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related experience preferred.
• At least one year of inpatient nursing support experience is highly preferred.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists healthcare team with patient support and basic care tasks.
• Performs vital signs, feeding, and personal hygiene duties.
• Transports patients to treatment areas as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Hygiene

Mobility Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department:Medical IMCU- Central 6

Address:1611 NW 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Shift Details:Part Time with Benefits [3/2 shift schedule], Night shift

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medicalsystem offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For morethan 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for alllevels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure.With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primaryteaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diversecommunities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE bydemonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Position Summary:
Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Uses a systematic process to provide/modify care and patient/family education.
• Assists health care team with simple procedure; prepares supplies equipment; provides patient/family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up/or remove equipment etc.
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, IV lines, drainage, personal hygiene: bath, dressing, bed making/linen changes etc.).
• Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care (spirometer, restraints etc.).
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between patient use.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed. Cleans clinic area he/she is assigned to after patient's treatment is finished at the end of day according to departmental procedures.
• Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation. Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, i.e. washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc.
• Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked. Assists with office duties as needed, i.e. answering phone, taking messages.
• Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.

Experience:

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• At least one year of in patient nursing support experience is highly preferred

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of GED is required.

License Certification:

• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program is required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS )and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.