Technician-Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Oxford, Mississippi, seeks a dedicated patient care assistant who will perform essential patient care tasks under the guidance of a professional registered nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with vital signs, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of recent experience, a High School Diploma or equivalent, along with the necessary certifications. This role promises a fulfilling work environment focused on patient autonomy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in a similar role.
• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification.
• BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks including vital signs and phlebotomy.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient.
• Supports patient and family communication needs.
• Promotes safety and comfort for patients.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices.
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height and weight measurement, intake and output, retrieval of equipment and supplies, and stocking patient rooms.
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter‑free rooms, removing linen and trash, and quiet surroundings.
• Supports patient and family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, and assisting with discharge appointments.
• Promotes safety by assisting with patient mobility and conducting safety rounds.
• Promotes comfort by providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, and assistance with meals.
• Transports non‑monitored patients.
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience
Minimum required: 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.

Education
Minimum required: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Licensure
Minimum required: CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS Certification within 14 days of hire.