Certified PCT Nights

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

22h

About The Position

The Certified Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides delegated patient care as part of a team under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Therapist. The role involves performing assigned technical procedures safely and efficiently, documenting patient-related tasks, and following applicable policies and procedures. The PCT delivers hands-on personal care with kindness, respect, and empathy, and helps maintain continuity of safe and effective care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus appropriate work experience.
One year of clinical care experience.
One of the following credentials: Certified Medical Assistant (MA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants; Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) from the Louisiana State Department of Health; Certified Patient Care or Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) from the National Health Careers Association; or Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) from the National Health Careers Association.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention certification (CPI or NCI-CPI) from the Crisis Prevention Institute.

Nice To Haves

CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned priority technical procedures and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Provide basic life support (CPR), activities of daily living (ADLs), restorative care, intake and output calculations, lifting, ambulating, transferring, positioning, weights, equipment use, vital signs, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and EKG acquisition.
Prepare patient rooms, document in the electronic medical record, clean unit equipment, order medical and office supplies, and perform other tasks as needed.
Prioritize assigned tasks and patient care activities based on acuity, resource availability, patient preferences or requests, and departmental needs.
Report abnormal patient findings and situations to an RN or other licensed healthcare provider, and take action to correct unsafe conditions.
Explain the rationale for actions or decisions based on logic, experience, intuition, or established policies and procedures.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions that improve patient care.
Seek supervision or assistance when unable to perform effectively or safely.
Initiate or maintain job-specific interventions to ensure continuity of safe and effective patient care.
Delegate tasks to other team members to accomplish direct patient care or support activities.
Question the appropriateness of tasks delegated by the RN or licensed healthcare provider and request clarification when concerned.