Patient Care Tech - Med / Surg - 2 South

Patient Care Technician

Summary : Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined / delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and / or unit needs.

Responsibilities :

• Patient Care & Service : Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies
• Admission & Transfer of Patients : Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients

Required Qualifications : None

Preferred Qualifications : Completion of one of the following : Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, experience as a medical assistant / technician in a health related facility or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program, preferred. Associates degree preferred. Customer Service and communication skills preferred.

Physical Requirements : M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range : $18.10 - $19.97 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.