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Patient Care TechnicianScionHealth • Selma, AL, United States
Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

ScionHealth • Selma, AL, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

  • Performs patient observation, documents patient care and response to care and communicates significant information to the registered nurse and other appropriate team members.

Essential Functions

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living
  • Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care
  • Provide basic care to ill patients
  • Provides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying / utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, pre operative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral / hair / back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and bedside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shift
  • Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely manner.
  • Prepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary equipment is in room
  • Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lighting
  • Assists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures
  • Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal property
  • Answers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriate
  • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and cold
  • Able to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN
  • Ensures patient is in proper position and alignment
  • Assist Registered Nurse and / or LVN / LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures
  • Serves and removes patient meal tray in timely manner
  • Assists with feeding and / or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patient
  • Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
  • Perform these duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse
  • Functions as a member of the Patient Care Team in conjunction with the Licensed Direct Care Giver
  • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations

  • Must read, write and speak fluent English
  • Must have good and regular attendance
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Able to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations
  • Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Education

  • High school graduate or GED
  • Successful completion of a Patient Care Training program preferred
  • Licenses / Certifications

  • State Certified Nursing Assistant licensure preferred
  • BLS certification required
  • Experience

  • Healthcare experience preferred
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