PCT/CNA

CORALVITA Healthcare Group; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CORALVITA Healthcare Group is seeking a Patient Care Technician/assistant to support direct and indirect patient care under RN/LPN/LVN supervision. This role emphasizes accuracy, infection control, and compassionate care.

The position requires completion of a approved PCT program or nursing assistant training, current BLS, and strong communication skills to coordinate with the care team and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant or PCT program.
• Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Report deviations from patient parameters to the RN or supervisor.
• Maintain infection control procedures and safety standards; observe patient conditions and respond to emergencies.
• Communicate with patients, families, and team members to ensure quality care and proper documentation.

Skills

Patient care

PCT skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

PCT training program

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Responsible for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. Assigned to work under the supervision of a RN/LPN/LVN who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCT/PCA skills and abilities. Will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. Utilizes basic infection control procedures, basic nutrition and fluid intake. Recognizes emergency situations and responds.

Position Summary

Responsible for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities. Assigned to work under the supervision of a RN/LPN/LVN who delegates tasks based upon patient needs and PCT/PCA skills and abilities. Will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the registered nurse. Utilizes basic infection control procedures, basic nutrition and fluid intake. Recognizes emergency situations and responds.

Position Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises the following positions: None

Position Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

HighSchoolGraduateorequivalentrequired.

CompletionofanapprovednursingassistantorPCTprogramorsuccessfulcompletionofthe Hospital’s PCT training and orientation program

CurrentBLScertificationfromaCORALVITA-approvedvendorrequired.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

Current, valid, and active certification to practice as a Patient Care Technician/Associate in the state of employment preferred.

Abilitytoprojectaprofessionalimage.

Strongorganizational,prioritizingandanalyticalskills.

Abilitytomakeindependentdecisionswhencircumstanceswarrant.

Workingknowledgeofcomputerandsoftwareapplicationsusedinjobfunctions.

Knowledgeofregulatorystandardsandcompliancerequirements.PhlebotomytrainingandECG training preferred.

Freedomfromillegaluseofandeffectsofuseofdrugsandalcoholintheworkplace.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

Current,valid,andactivecertificationtopracticeasaPatientCareTechnician/Associateinthestate of employment preferred. Current BLS certification from a CORALVITA-approved vendor required.

Language Skills

Englishistheprimarylanguageofthefacility.Abilitytoreadandwrite,communicateclearlywithco-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractionsanddecimals.

Reasoning Ability

Abilitytoapplycommonsenseunderstandingtocarryoutinstructionfurnishedinwritten,oraland/or diagram form.Ability to define and solve problems and collect data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process. Identifylearning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

Job Function

Approximate

% of Time

40%

Assistspatientinactivitiesofdailylivingbyfeeding,bathing,toiletingandotherpersonal hygieneregimes.Demonstratessensitivitytopatientcomfortandprivacyandexpresses interest in patient progress.Answers questions from patients and their families and explains procedures and processes within the scope of their training and ability.

Maintains confidentiality.

35%

Providescareasdelegatedunderthedirectionoflicensednursingpersonnel.Organizes and adapts the plan of care with consideration for patient needs, desires and routines.

Demonstrates and reinforces priorities in this plan, encouraging self care and independence as appropriate. Communicates with patient and team accurately, appropriatelyandtimely,includingcompletingdocumentationaccordingtoestablished procedures and guidelines. Makes rounds on patients and reports any and all observations in patient's changing condition to the RN/LPN/LVN

20%

Cares for and maintains patient’s environment by avoiding environmental hazards and consistentlyusinginfectioncontrolproceduresandbarriersandotherstandardsofsafety.

5%

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintainexcellentworkingrelationshipwithhospitalstaffatalllevels.
• PromoteCompanyphilosophy,missionandobjectiveswithinandtocustomersoutsidethe hospital.
• Demonstratesabilitytoprioritizetasks/responsibilitiesandcompletedutieswithinallottedtime.
• Willingtoseekoutnewmethodsandprinciplesandbewillingtoincorporatethem intoexisting practices.
• Demonstratesandunderstandstheimportanceofandrespectfortherights,dignity,and individuality of each patient, visitor, vendor and staff in all interactions.
• Demonstrateshonestyandintegrityatalltimes.
• Demonstratesrespectforco-workersandrespondstoneedsofpatientsandvisitorsbycomplying with hospital policies.
• Demonstratesexemplarylevelofinterpersonalskillstointeractanddealtactfullywithfacilitystaff, Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors, and government agencies.
• Abilitytocarryoutessentialfunctionsofthispositionwithorwithoutreasonableaccommodation.
• Accesscontinuingeducationopportunitiesappropriatetoresponsibilities.
• Routinelysharesprofessionalknowledgewithstaff,managersandhospitalpersonnel.
• Attendandparticipateinfacilitymeetings.
• Knowledgeofemergencyanddisasterproceduresofthefacility.
• Participateinhospitalwidepatientsafetyprogram identifyingriskstopatient safetyandreducing healthcare errors.
• Participatesinrelevantin-servicetrainingsessions.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.

Patient Rights

Promotesandprotectspatients’rights;treatspatientswithdignityand respect; reports suspected abuse or neglect.

Leadership

Demonstrates willingness to try new tasks; generates new ideas for change;evaluatesandrecognizespriorities;communicatesandmodels organizational values; fosters high performance.

Performance Improvement

Appliesperformanceimprovementmethodsandtechniques;assistsin datacollection;identifiesprocessesforimprovementindailywork;and participate in new employee orientation.

Environmentof Care

Demonstrates understanding of fire and emergency procedures; participates in fire and disaster drills; demonstrates understanding of safetyand securityprocedures; applies safetyandsecurityprecautions; demonstratesunderstandingofhazardousmaterialsplan;demonstrates proper use of equipment.

Infection Control

Applies hand-washing principles during daily work; demonstrates understandingofisolationprecautions;recognizessignsandsymptomsof infection and complies with the employee health program; demonstrates understanding of the process for identifying and handling infectiouswaste; maintains personal hygiene; complies with OSHA standards in the work place; and demonstrates understanding of cross-contamination.

Complieswithapplicablehealth screenings.

Information Management

Entersorrecordsdatatimelyandaccurately;protectsconfidentialityof patient information; protects data against loss or destruction; reports suspected violation of security/confidentiality issues.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstratesactivelisteningtechniques;gainssupportthrougheffective relationships;treatsothers with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service; and maintains reporting mechanisms.

Continuing Education

Attendsin-serviceandeducationprograms;attendscontinuingeducationrequiredformaintenanceof certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.