Acute Care Patient Care Technician (NA-C) - Telemetry Experience Preferred

Join a dedicated healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region, providing compassionate and skilled patient care in an acute care setting. This role involves delivering routine daily care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring patients receive timely and attentive support.

Job Summary

As an Acute Care Patient Care Technician, you will perform a variety of clinical and technical tasks including CPR, vital signs monitoring, telemetry patient observation, EKG acquisition, wound care, phlebotomy, and assisting with procedures. You will support patients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, and meal preparation, all while maintaining a positive and respectful environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant license.
• Perform technical skills to support efficient patient care, including cardiac monitoring and specimen collection.
• Assist with patient transport, room preparation, and inventory of personal belongings.
• Anticipate patient needs, respond promptly to call lights, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Document patient care activities accurately and assist with administrative tasks such as scheduling tests and entering data.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient care areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Participate actively in teamwork, training, and fostering a positive work environment.

Education and Experience

Licenses and Certifications

Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry varying weights, stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks required for patient care.

Work Environment

This position involves 12-hour shifts in a part-time capacity, supporting a collaborative and patient-focused healthcare team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans with employer match, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and access to on-site fitness facilities.