Patient Care Technician PCT - Surgical Trauma - PRN-B

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, FL seeks a Clinical Support professional for the Trauma Surgical Unit. The 20-room unit is part of a verified Level 1 Trauma Center providing care for trauma, orthopedic, and neurosurgical cases.

Responsibilities include collecting vital signs, patient transport, basic procedures, and documenting patient data, while supporting licensed staff. Adaptability and communication are essential; bilingual ability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding.
• One year nursing assistant, patient care technician, or unit assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports basic patient data (vital signs, weight, color, urine/stool).
• Performs patient care activities with proper body mechanics and safety.
• Monitors intake and urine output; documents on forms.
• Relays telephone, verbal, and written requests to licensed staff.
• Performs unit tasks and supports equipment cleaning and stocking.

Skills

Bi-lingual basic language skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CCHT certification (dialysis unit only)

Job description

Job Category: Clinical Support Work Shift/Schedule: 12 Hr Morning - Evening

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

About the Role

Job Summary The Trauma Surgical Unit is a 20-room nursing unit. On Trauma Surgical, as part of a verified Level 1 Trauma Center, exceptional care is delivered to a vast array of trauma and acute care surgery patients, including, but not limited to: Trauma surgery and related multi-system injuries Orthopedic trauma and related injuries Emergent and scheduled acute care surgery Other Neurosurgical and Vascular surgical patients, as well as limited medical overflow

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: One year previous experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, or unit assistant is required.
• ***Nursing students who have successfully completed Foundations of Nursing are eligible without previous experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

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 competency assessment requirements within specific timelines.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

Job Requires

Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest - with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Learn more at www.nghs.com.