PCT - OUTREACH CATH LAB

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Technician to perform assigned patient care activities under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee.

The role includes supporting licensed nursing staff on one shift and may require overtime and call-back as needed. The job involves working in a normal hospital environment with exposure to biological hazards, lifting and moving patients, and following safety policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient care technician practices and basic non-technical skills.
• Proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication and basic mathematics as per high school completion or approved program.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care activities and assist licensed nursing personnel.
• Work under direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee on one shift.
• Subject to overtime and call-back as required by the facility.

Skills

Patient care knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education
  • Skills and proficiency in oral and written grammar, communication, and basic mathematics as acquired through official completion of high school or its equivalent. Ability to perform support activities in patient care as required through completion of an approved Vo-Tech program or certified as a Nurse Aide through the Office of Long Term Care, graduate of the SBMC PCT program, or after completion of an RN/LPN Nursing Student Skills Checklist completed by their nursing instructor. Candidates must be currently enrolled in an approved program to utilize the RN/LPN Nursing Student Skills Checklist. PCT experience within the last year will be considered in lieu of formal training. Note: High school vo-tech program requires student skills checklist to be completed by instructor.
• Experience
  • Knowledge of patient care technician practices and related patient care activities and hospital policies and procedures as acquired through on-the-job training. Knowledge of basic non-technical skills as acquired through on-the-job training.
• Physical
  • This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
  • Normal hospital environment. Continuous exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant fumes and odors. Close eye work. Hearing within normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. Lifting up to 100 lbs. Carrying up to 40 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 350 lbs. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for performing assigned patient care activities and assisting licensed nursing personnel. Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designee, responsible for assigned areas on 1 shift. Incumbents are subject to overtime and call-back as required by facility.