Patient Care Technician - Observation - Flex 0.6 (48 Hrs Biweekly)

Memorial Health System; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support nursing staff and improve patient flow. Responsibilities include rounding, clerical tasks in Meditech, and assisting with patient care under RN/LPN supervision.

The role emphasizes communication within units, safety, and maintaining supplies and equipment to ensure a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills, clerical, numerical and manual dexterity.
• Color vision and near visual acuity required.
• Ability to read, write and do math as demonstrated by a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs hourly rounding.
• Clerical functions: chart order, phones, entering orders in Meditech.
• Coordinates patient flow with charge nurse and departments.
• Assists with patient care and non-patient care within RN/LPN scope and documents in Meditech.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical skills

Numerical ability

Color vision

Near visual acuity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and records appropriate information. Assists the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse in the provision of patient care; maintains communications within and between nursing units. Advises hospital departments on patient activities. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

• Performs hourly rounding.
• Performs clerical functions including maintaining chart order, answering telephones, and entering of written physician’s orders in Meditech.
• Coordinates patient flow and flow of information in collaboration with the charge nurse to maintain communication between departments.
• Assists with all aspects of patient care and non-patient care (i.e. cleanliness of unit, ordering of supplies) within their scope of practice as assigned by RN and documents in Meditech as appropriate.
• Assists with patient/family teaching as appropriate.
• Assists with the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Enters daily outpatient and observation room charges.
• Complies with all safety and infection control standards related to position.
• Utilizes appropriate interpersonal communication which facilitates productive relationships with other team members.
• Facilitates a positive and caring relationship with others by utilizing trust and mutual respect.
• Establishes a therapeutic relationship between patient, family and self, based on empathy and trust.
• Promotes a positive patient experience.
• Seeks help from appropriate resources as needed.
• Maintains current knowledge of and practices within the scope of hospital policies.
• Maintains open lines of communication between self and professional staff.
• Clarifies any unclear communication between members of the healthcare team.
• Uses proper channels of authority in communicating information.
• Assumes responsibility for own behavior.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required – will obtain during hospital orientation.
• Maintains compliance in RQI required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• Interpersonal skills, clerical, numerical and manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuity.
• Proper lifting techniques and body mechanics.
• Ability to read, write and do math as generally demonstrated by a high school diploma or GED.

Compensation Details:

Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits:

Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:

Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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• Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.