Patient Care Technician - PCT - Med Surg - (Pulmonary / Hospice) - FT Nights

Northeast Georgia Medical Center; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Medical Center is seeking a flexible, non-licensed staff member to support nursing units and transport duties. This role includes basic patient care within defined practice, assisting with ADLs, and maintaining patient safety on adolescent to geriatric floors.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient transport, and ensuring proper documentation while working under the supervision of the shift nurse.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CCHT certification is required for dialysis unit only.
• No prior nursing assistant experience is required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data such as vital signs and weight.
• Assists with activities of daily living and mobility per protocol.
• Maintains patient safety and uses body mechanics for patient handling.
• Assists with patient transport and room/unit cleanliness.
• Responds to patient call lights and communicates effectively with nursing staff.
• Prepares room for new admissions and ensures supplies are stocked.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mobility/physical ability

Bi-lingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CCHT certification (dialysis unit only)

Job description

Job Category

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule

12 Hr Evening - Morning

About the Organization

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary A non-licensed, staff member who is trained to be flexible in a variety of nursing support and transport duties. Performs a variety of clinical tasks including, but not limited to nursing units, cleaning and stocking of patients rooms and other unit areas, and direct patient care within the scope of defined practice. Functions under the direct supervision of the shift primary nurse. Cares for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: CCHT certification (for dialysis unit only).
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.
• Minimum Experience: No previous experience is required. Candidates who have not successfully completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not hold a current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in the PCT Academy, NGHS's in-house training program.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills
• Physical ability to push/pull patients
• Adaptable in changing situation and work assignments
• Able to accept direction from professional nursing staff, and perform basic technical skills and procedures
• Bi-lingual basic language skills preferred

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color, and character of urine and stool).
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.
• Monitors p.o. intake and urine output, recording amount on appropriate forms.
• Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
• Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
• Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patients response to supervising nurse.
• Makes frequent rounds to patients room in addition to responding without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate actions.
• Orients patient/family/Significant other to unit & room. Greets patient & family in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter.
• Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure.
• Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.
• Attains proficiency with all required IT systems to support the clinical staff & accurate documentation of patient care.
• Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner. Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication. Refers all calls to leave orders for patient care to licensed staff. Relays telephone, verbal, and written requests accurately to the appropriate individual (s).
• Places reports (ie:, x-ray, etc.) in patient's chart or insures reports are sent to appropriate units.
• Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients and appropriate use of personal protective equipment. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side-rails up, etc.) Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients on Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to charge nurse.
• Distributes linen and ice to patients as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient's diet permits.
• Replaces telemetry batteries as needed.
• Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.
• Cleans and restocks.
• Changes out sharps containers located in patient rooms when containers are two-thirds full.
• Replaces glove boxes and disinfectant wipes in patient rooms.
• Prepares room for new admissions. (make sure PPE is stocked, bed is turned down and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for the incoming patient).
• Participates in staff meeting with no more than two absences per year.
• Reads and responds to e-mails in timely manner.
• Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs.
• Completes unit specific and annual compet