Patient Care Tech- Float Pool (PT- 0.5 FTE, Night Shift)

Patient Care Tech In The Float Pool

This is an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Tech in the Float Pool. The patient care tech in the float pool is willing to be flexible and work in all inpatient units including the Tele-Companion program. This position offers a great introduction to a variety of departments within Bozeman Health. The Tele-Companion is responsible for the safety of a patient admitted to the hospital because of physiologic, mental and / or behavioral limitations that are deemed at risk for additional self-injury. A patient care tech in the Float Pool routinely performs tasks in meeting the patient's physical needs; reports observations and patient comments to the nurse; gives close attention to detail in providing care and reporting patient condition changes; documents I&Os, vital signs, etc. as requested; assists as requested by nursing, including hourly rounding on patients in conjunction with the nurse. The patient care tech is self-directed, possesses excellent communication skills, and completes assignments accurately, thoroughly, and with minimal oversight.

Position Summary

The Patient Care Tech is imperative to increasing efficiency, productivity, as well as patient and team satisfaction. Responsible for room turnover, assisting in opening of supplies onto the sterile field, and patient care as delegated by the RN, CST, and / or the Anesthesiologist. Additional responsibilities include patient transports, supply management, test and validation of anesthesia machine circuits between cases, and other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred

Essential Job Functions

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Exposures

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