Patient Care Technician PRN Antepartum

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); In loco; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Baptist Health's Baptist Medical Center East is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PRN Antepartum) to support the patient care team. The role focuses on routine, non-complex tasks, assisting nurses and physicians, and contributing to the antepartum patient experience.

The position emphasizes adherence to safety, accurate vital signs, and compassionate, effective communication with patients and family members.

Competenze

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student or 1 year of experience in patient care in acute care, nursing home, or home care preferred.

Mansioni

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and physicians in routine and non-complex patient care tasks.
• Support patient care team with preparation, positioning, and daily living activities.
• Perform duties within scope of role as assigned; may have additional duties.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Formazione

High School diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Health Occupations Program (HOSA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Patient Care Technician PRN Antepartum# Careers## Patient Care Technician PRN AntepartumApply: 1- Onsite: Baptist Medical Center East: PRN: Posted Today: JR107883Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.**Highlights:****Summary**: The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.**Education/Experience**: High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals' course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred.**License/Certification**: BLS required**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**: • Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort. • Medical terminology training preferred. • Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns. • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.**Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:**Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.**Primary Location:**Baptist Medical Center East**Job:**Patient Care Technician PRN AntepartumPatient Care Technician**Job Type:**PRN-PRN**Shift**:1st Shift (United States of America)