Patient Care Technician Pt. Nights 1S Med/Surge

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Baptist Health in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join the patient care team and assist RNs, LPNs and physicians in routine and non-complex patient care tasks. This role emphasizes safety and effective communication within the care team.

The qualified candidate will have a high school diploma, CNA or Health Occupations Program preferred, completion of initial clinical rotation or 1 year experience preferred, and BLS certification. This is a regular-part-time, on-site shift.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate from CNA or Health Occupations Program preferred.
• Completion of first clinical rotation or 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Assist RNs, LPNs and Physicians in routine patient care tasks.
• Support the patient care team in non-complex duties and care processes.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort and communication with the care team.

Connaissances

Body mechanics

Safety principles

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Health Occupations Program (HOSA)

Outils

Computer literacy

Description du poste

Baptist 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 Pt. Nights 1S Med/Surge Patient Care Technician
Job Type: Regular-Part time
Shift: 3rd Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.