Patient Care Associate - District Float Pool - Per Diem - MHS

Patient Care Technician

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care and other related technical and clinical support activities.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, and eating. Assists with keeping patient rooms and areas stocked, clean and orderly. Assists with transporting patients, as needed. Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to monitoring vital signs, EKG testing, phlebotomy, taking blood glucose measurements. Monitors patient status and response; reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies : Accountability, Customer Service, Organization Skills, Patient and Family Centered Care, Patient Safety - Ancillary / Support, Problem Solving, Responding to Change, Standards of Behavior.

Education and Certification Requirements : High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card, BLS American Heart RQI E-Card, BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard, BLS Certification Grace, BLS Cert Red Cross.

Additional Job Information : Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience : Minimum of one (1) year patient care experience demonstrating the ability to perform basic patient care. Other Information : EKG and phlebotomy competencies are required within six (6) months of hire date.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 20%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%