PCT 3 South Ortho FT 7p

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Patient Care Technician to support the patient care team and assist RNs, LPNs, and physicians in routine tasks and activities of daily living.

This full-time, second-shift position requires a high school diploma, CNA/HOSA preferred, and BLS certification; weight-bearing duties and exposure to clinical environments are expected as part of daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA/Health Occupations program completion preferred.
• First clinical rotation in Nursing Fundamentals or 1 year patient care experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsabilités

• Assist RNs, LPNs, and Physicians in patient care tasks.
• Support routine and non-complex patient care activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care team.
• Maintain safety and body mechanics during tasks.

Connaissances

Body mechanics

Safety awareness

Medical terminology

Customer complaint resolution

Communication skills

Formation

High school diploma

CNA or Health Occupations program preferred

First clinical rotation completed

Experience in patient care setting preferred

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 South

Job:

PCT 3 South Ortho FT 7p

Patient Care Technician

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)