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Ephraim McDowell Health, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist with direct patient care under licensed staff, maintaining accurate records and clear communication across departments. The role emphasizes accountability, growth, and adherence to the nursing practice model.
Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, nursing assistant certification or eligible course, and annual CEU maintenance. Shift is 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with potential weekend/overtime.
The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. Demonstrates a commitment to accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Serves as a liaison between other departments ensuring communication and accurate records are available. Adheres to practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. Performance that accomplishes patient and family centered care as central to practice and a foundation of caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration and teamwork. Responsible to participate in shared nursing leadership to accomplish positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety. The PCT will have access to the medication/nourishment room in order to provide patients and their families with snacks/drinks. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
WORKING CONDITIONS, HAZARDS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Works in a well lighted, ventilated and air conditioned area. Often exposed to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. Long periods in a stationary position and moving around the unit are required. Risks exposure to disease, infection and physical strain, and assault. Risks exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation and anti-neoplastic agents. Must be able to move or position 50 lbs. independently. May work all shifts, some weekends and overtime.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS:
Patients, family members and significant others, physicians and Associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and hospital support services.
EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
(See skills check list). Must have computer skills.
None.
High School Diploma or G.E.D. required. Certification and/or eligible Nursing Assistant course and exam given by Kentucky Tech or another state which is accepted by the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry are required. Must maintain 12 CEU’s on an annual basis.
Registration - KY Nurse Aide Registry; Basic Life Support certification (successful completion within three [3] months of employment).
7 p.m. - 7 a.m.
$16.65 - $22.41
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