Patient Care Tech Days - Med Surg Surgical

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Our promise to you :

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

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Location : 501 REDMOND RD NW, ROME, 30165

The role you'll contribute :

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the PCT assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCTs skills / training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment.

The value you'll bring to the team :

Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN / Team Leader.

Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.

Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices.

Qualifications - External

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

• Knowledge and skills equivalent to a nursing student in the second year of study, Paramedic or EMT with a valid Georgia license.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of and compliance with regulatory agencies as they relate to responsibilities, department and Gordon Hospital (ie. corporate compliance, OSHA, HIPAA, TJC, EMTALA, and HFAP)
• Consults with and / or advises appropriate personnel of situations requiring attention or follow up.
• Computer skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED :

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED :

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category : Patient Care

Organization : AdventHealth Redmond

Schedule : Full-time

Shift : 1 - Day

Req ID : 25042990

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability / handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.