Patient Care Support Tech- Surgery (Full-Time, Varied)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Department leader, the Patient Care Support Technician (PCST) will provide patient handling (lift/turn/transfer) assistance in designated departments at Enloe Medical Center. The PCST will provide patient transport at the Esplanade site to/from/between units, testing areas, ED and/or Surgery as assigned. The PCST will be proficient in the use of Enloe Medical Center patient handling equipment and will work alone, with other hospital personnel to perform scheduled and non-scheduled patient lifts, turns, transports, and transfers. The PCST will assist in patient handling/transport equipment management, including cleaning and ensuring the equipment is available and in proper working order for use. The PCST will provide instruction on use of the patient handling equipment to general nursing staff as appropriate. The duties of the PCST will be carried out in a customer service oriented fashion; recognizing their important contribution to patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• Current CPR certification
• Demonstrate technical competence
• Excellent communication skills
• Sensitivity for the hospitalized patient/family
• Knowledge and skills of basic body mechanics and safe patient lift/transfer techniques
• Ability to learn the use of patient handling equipment
• Ability to work with other staff
• Respond to frequent calls in a timely manner
• Ability to train staff in the use of patient handling equipment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strength assessment and functional capacity evaluation is required prior to employment offer
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job

Responsibilities

• Provide patient handling (lift/turn/transfer) assistance in designated departments.
• Provide patient transport to/from/between units, testing areas, ED and/or Surgery as assigned.
• Be proficient in the use of patient handling equipment.
• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled patient lifts, turns, transports, and transfers.
• Assist in patient handling/transport equipment management, including cleaning and ensuring equipment is available and in proper working order.
• Provide instruction on use of patient handling equipment to general nursing staff as appropriate.
• Carry out duties in a customer service oriented fashion.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed