Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Mobile Resource Pool - Roper Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Full-time : 7am - 7pm

Seeking at least one year of hospital PCT experience.

Primary Function / General Purpose of Position

Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely and orderly manner. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.

Essential Job Functions

• ? Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse

Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN / LPN with abnormal variations.

Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity and acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

Acts as a patient advocate.

Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.

Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, core measures, infection prevention, patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.

Maintains a well-organized workstation and provides an environment that is conducive to workflow.

Maintains medical record in appropriate order.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing / Certification / Work Experience

Education

Training

N / A

Language

N / A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.? This is a Joint Commission requirement.? Also, select the age of the patient population served :

Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.? Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

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Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting / moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger / hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands / arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and / or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and / or work weekends / holidays based on the needs of the department.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work hazards of the associate in the role. Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements and work hazards below.

Physical Demands

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Lifting / Carrying (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????? ???????????

Lifting / Carrying (50-100 lbs.)??????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Push / Pull (0-50 lbs.)?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Push / Pull (50-100 lbs.)?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????

Stoop, Kneel???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Crawling??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????

Climbing??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Balance???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????

Bending??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards

This section addresses the physical demands and work hazards of the associate in the role.? Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements and work hazards below. ?

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

____ Not applicable to this position?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.

____ Not applicable to this position?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Skills

Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.

Knowledge of English grammar and spelling.

Neat and legible handwriting.

Ability to file and maintain patient records (both paper and electronic), files and reports.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones, computer terminals and printers. Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care.

Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse.

Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w / AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com