Patient Care Technician (0.9)

Patient Care Technician

You'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits

We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours / week), including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, defined contribution pension plan, paid time off, employee wellness program, and much more.

Magnet : Commitment to Nursing Excellence

Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.

Pre-Employment Requirements

All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.

Patient Care Technician (0.9) EMERGENCY DEPT SERVICES (Billings Clinic Main Campus) req10285

Shift : Day, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Employment Status : Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period : 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE : $0.00 - $0.00

Under the direction and supervision of the physician and in accordance with the authorized scope of practice for the level, assists in the delivery of patient care. Works collaboratively with the health care team including nursing staff and other health care providers to meet the physical, psychosocial, educational and spiritual needs of the patient and family.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission, vision, values and philosophy of Billings Clinic and the Emergency Department. Functions within the core competencies and "Minimum Specifications" set forth by the organization.
• Responds in a timely, pleasant, efficient manner to the ED phone lines, using PSE guidelines; able to transfer calls. Adheres to confidentiality (HIPPA) and patient right requirements.
• Pleasantly greets patient upon entering ED (waiting room) and directs to next available triage room, if Chief complaint is emergent will immediately notify Triage Nurse. Obtains and / or records vital signs, including height and weight and places on white board for RN charts and documents in patients record according to documentation guidelines. Collects laboratory specimens as needed. Performs Point of Care (POC) laboratory testing (glucometer) as listed in the job description.
• Performs basic patient care, treatments, and documentation approved by the Physician or delegated by RN.
• Assists patient's activities during ED care, such as showers, ambulating and turning, crutches, walkers, wheelchair or stretchers, transfers and assists with patient transports within the ED & facility.
• Obtains and records vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, and pulse oximetry using manual & automatic technology. Additionally performs postural vital signs, obtains weights & heights, visual acuities, and specific POC testing (i.e. precision Glucometer).
• Measures, records, and provides, for patient : intake of food and fluid which includes partial and total assistance with feedings; output from bodily functions / specified drainage devices and collects specimens as directed by the physician.