Position Summary :
Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Uses a systematic process to provide / modify care and patient / family education.
- Assists health care team with simple procedure; prepares supplies equipment; provides patient / family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up / or remove equipment etc.
- Performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, IV lines, drainage, personal hygiene : bath, dressing, bed making / linen changes .
- Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care (spirometer, restraints .
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas and stretchers between patient use.
- Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed. Cleans clinic area he / she is assigned to after patient s treatment is finished at the end of day according to departmental procedures.
- Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation. Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, .
washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc.
- Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked. Assists with office duties as needed, . answering phone, taking messages.
- Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
- Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
- Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.
Experience :
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Education :
High School Diploma or successful completion of GED is required.
License Certification :
Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program is required . All new hires after 08 / 09 / 2020 are required to have a Certified Nursing Assistant License .
Employees hired into the classification before this date are grandfathered in. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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