Patient Care Technician (PCT)/ Patient Care Technician II (PCT II) - 36 hours per week - Critical Care/Float Unit

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is hiring a Patient Care Technician to provide basic patient care under nurse direction and perform clerical duties within the unit. The role spans Surgical, Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Pediatric, Obstetric, Telemetry and Psychiatric populations with emphasis on safety, accurate documentation, and patient assistance.

Responsibilities include responding to call lights, assisting with admissions/discharges, maintaining clean rooms, and using hospital

Qualifications

• Basic Telemetry course Required
• Medical Terminology course or within one year of hire Preferred
• Completion of C.N.A. course (or complete within four months of hire date) Required or
• Completion of C.N.A course if currently in high school Required
• Health care experience within the past five years Preferred
• computer classes/experience Preferred
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of the information and procedures to provide care.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to complete work functions with minimal errors and/or re-work.
• Ability to determine the order of multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic math to calculate intake and

Responsibilities

• Answer patients' call lights in a timely manner and addresses request or reports to co-worker to fulfill the request.
• Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and changes linens, as appropriate.
• Deliver messages, documents, and specimens.
• Observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies based on unit routine.
• Proactively monitor patients for safety and communicate to licensed nurse the need for any monitoring devices (alarms).
• Consistently use patient safety devices.
• Document activities performed in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Greet visitors and callers to ascertain purpose of visit or call, and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Facilitate admissions, discharges and transfers in collaboration with other staff.
• Assemble, clean sheet, and tear down medical records.
• Operate office equipment such as: nurse call, fax, scanners, photocopier, computer system, telephone system, telemetry.
• Accurate and timely order entry.
• Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
• Perform quality checks on equipment, i.e., crash cart, transport monitor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs accurate patient registration and verifies patient information.
• Tracts and records unit census.

Education

CNA course

Telemetry course

Medical Terminology course

High school CNA in progress

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage

From $18.89 per hour

Job Details

Scheduled Hours: 7:00pm - 7:30am

Patient Care Technician: $18.89/Hr

Patient Care Technician II: $20.78/Hr

CCU Holiday Requirements

Every 3rd Weekend Requirement

Basic Dysrhythmia Certification

Required within 6 Months of Hire.

Job Description

A Brief Overview

Provides basic patient care under the direction of a licensed nurse. Performs a variety of clerical functions and tasks related to department specific needs. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Surgical, Geriatric, Medical/Surgical, Adult, Pediatric, Obstetric, Telemetry and Psychiatric. Duties are included but are not limited to those below for specified units. - Care for the restrained patient and monitor for safety, as directed by the licensed nurse.* Perform Bedside shift report and beginning and end of shift.* Utilize policies and procedures to keep patients safe from falls. * Assist in wound prevention and Hospital acquired pressure injuries.- Is cost conscious in use of equipment and supplies.- Adhere to safety practices for own personal protection, i.e. infection control devices, lifts, gait belts, eye shields, gloves.- Demonstrate accurate keyboarding proficiency and computer navigation skills.- Demonstrate knowledge of basic math to calculate intake and output.

What you will do

• Answer patients' call lights in a timely manner and addresses request or reports to co-worker to fulfill the request.
• Answer telephones, and direct calls to appropriate staff.
• Maintain clean patient rooms and changes linens, as appropriate.
• Deliver messages, documents, and specimens.
• Observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
• Maintain inventory of supplies based on unit routine.
• Proactively monitor patients for safety and communicate to licensed nurse the need for any monitoring devices (alarms).
• Consistently use patient safety devices.
• Document activities performed in the medical record in an accurate and timely manner.
• Greet visitors and callers to ascertain purpose of visit or call, and direct them to appropriate staff.
• Facilitate admissions, discharges and transfers in collaboration with other staff.
• Assemble, clean sheet, and tear down medical records.
• Operate office equipment such as: nurse call, fax, scanners, photocopier, computer system, telephone system, telemetry.
• Accurate and timely order entry.
• Perform various clerical and administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies.
• Perform quality checks on equipment, i.e., crash cart, transport monitor.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs accurate patient registration and verifies patient information.
• Tracts and records unit census.

Qualifications

• Basic Telemetry course Required
• Medical Terminology course or within one year of hire Preferred
• Completion of C.N.A. course (or complete within four months of hire date) Required or
• Completion of C.N.A course if currently in high school Required
• Health care experience within the past five years Preferred
• computer classes/experience Preferred
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of the information and procedures to provide care.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to complete work functions with minimal errors and/or re-work.
• Ability to determine the order of multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of basic math to calculate intake and