Patient Care Technician
In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.
Your job requirements :
- Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program
- Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility
- Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the nursing program
- Or documented military experience as a medic / corpsman
- Or foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the
- Or EMT Certification / Paramedic License Experience
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required
- High school diploma or GED required
Your job responsibilities :
Communicate clearly and openlyBuild relationships to promote a collaborative environmentBe accountable for your performanceAlways look for ways to improve the patient experienceTake initiative for your professional growthBe engaged and eager to build a winning teamAdditional job description :
Category B : Employee with patient care impact. FLSA : Non-exempt
Job purpose : Under the direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Age Specific Care Considerations Adults : 18+ years - 35 years Adults : 35+ years - 65 years Adults : 65+ years Children D : 12+ years - 18 years
Related work experience and other skills :
Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to changeAble to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family membersAble to follow oral and written instructionsDemonstrates accountability for own actionsDemonstrates compliance with hospital dress codeDemonstrates initiative, is a self-starterIs able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegatedDemonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medicationsDemonstrates understanding of MHD guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelinesProactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problemsPhysical demands and work environmentGeneral activity : Sit : 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of timeGeneral activity : Standing Stationary : 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of timeGeneral activity : Talk : Up to 1 / 3 of timeGeneral activity : Walking : 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of timeHazardous conditions : Exposure to Allergic IrritantsHazardous conditions : Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids : Category IHazardous conditions : Exposure to Infectious DiseasesHazardous conditions : Exposure to Respiratory IrritantsHazardous conditions : Exposure to Skin IrritantsHazardous conditions : Use of Electrical EquipmentHazardous conditions : Use of Sharp UtensilsMotion : Bend : Up to 1 / 3 of timeMotion : Carry : Up to 25 lbs. : Up to 1 / 3 of timeMotion : Climb : Up to 1 / 3 of timeMotion : Lift : Up to 25 lbs. : Up to 1 / 3 of timeMotion : Push / Pull : Up to 100+ lbs. : Up to 1 / 3 of timeMotion : Reach : Up to 1 / 3 of timeSensory demands : Hearing Normal Noise LevelSensory demands : Hearing Occasional Loud NoiseSensory demands : Vision Essential Use of hands to finger, handle or feel : 2 / 3 or more of timeWork environment : Works IndoorsJob roles : If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically delineated for assigned unit : Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a timely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.
Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies : Equipment is kept in good working condition; related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired par levels.Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff : Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to satisfaction of patient and professional staff; Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning, lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self-injury; Patient meals and nourishments are offered, administered, and recorded in a timely manner; Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of patients.Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury : Initiates CPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury; Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.Other duties as assigned