Patient Care Technician - Medical Unit

LMH; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development and recognit

Excellent benefits

Job summary

LMH Health in Lawrence, KS seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Medical Unit. The role involves assisting RNs, transporting patients, documenting care, and supporting patient meals and personal care in a busy hospital setting. Applicants should hold Kansas CNA, CMA, or EMT credentials, or have nursing school progress, plus current BLS. Full-time, day shift.

Qualifications

• Current Kansas CNA certification, CMA completion, EMT certification, or 1 year of nursing school completed.
• Current BLS certification.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans under RN direction.
• Accompany patients to treatments throughout the facility.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning, and ambulation.
• Observe and document changes in patient condition to the RN on duty.
• Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Education

CNA (Kansas)

Medical Assistant (CMA)

EMT certification

Nursing school (1 year completed)

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Medical Unit# Job Search## Patient Care Technician - Medical UnitApply: Lawrence, KS: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR101217# Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:* Join a team that cares about the community* Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education* Professional development and recognition* Excellent benefits**We’re looking for you.**# Job Description**Schedule:** * 0645-1915**I. JOB SUMMARY** This position is responsible for providing selected patient care activities working under the direction of an RN. Must have excellent customer service skills and be a team player. Recognize changes in patient condition and reports to appropriate person. Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients. Responds compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner. **II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the charge nurse, RN or nursing director. Accompany patients to various treatments throughout the facility. Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning and ambulation. Observe report and document questionable patient conditions to the RN on duty. Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed. Performs nursing care according to the population served on the unit as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy. Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information. **III. JOB QUALIFICATIONS*****Required:**** Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification, Completion of a Medical Assistant program (CMA), Current EMT training certification, or completion of 1 year of nursing school* Current BLS certification ***Preferred:**** Prior patient care experience# Our Cultural Beliefs* **People First*** **Integrity Matters*** **Better Together** At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.