Patient Care Tech (Nights)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

A Patient Care Tech assists with nursing care, performs job functions according to specific age and / or developmental needs, and works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and / or Charge Nurse of the unit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrate knowledge in patient care i.e. : bathing patients, assisting patients with ambulation and / or transfers, vital signs, and other patient care.

Demonstrate positive customer service relations? Routinely participate in Quality Improvement projects and encourage department to continuously improve.

Assist co-workers as needed / requested.

Support the Medical Center's Mission / Vision / Philosophy positively.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification as Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), preferred. Equivalent experience as a nursing assistant or a current nursing student that has completed the Fundamentals of Nursing is acceptable in lieu of certification.

Current BLS required (can obtain after hire).

Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital / clinic.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 12 hours a day.

Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.

Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.

Continuously utilizes manual / bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.

Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye / hand coordination and color definition.

Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and / or carry up to 35 lbs.

Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.