About the position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) functions as a member of the team to support patient care which may include the Tele-Companion, and Tele-Tech programs. They are responsible for the more complex personal patient care duties such as supporting diagnostic procedures, assisting with technical nursing treatments, patient charting, and patient instruction. All of these activities require direct work relationships with patients and participation as a member of the nursing care team in direct services to patients. The Tele-Companion is responsible for the safety of a patient admitted to the hospital because of physiologic, mental and/or behavioral limitations that are deemed at risk for additional self-injury. Tele-Tech responsibilities include coordinating availability of telemetry transmitters, lead cables and other monitoring supplies and applying electrocardiography leads. Ambulatory Patient Care Tech responsibilities may also include but are not limited to performance of chart review, pre-visit planning, patient intake, production and management of schedule tracking and referral reports, scheduling of patient appointments, referrals, procedures, and lab tests, coordination of the prescription assistance program, and patient pre and prior-authorization. Patient Care Techs must have excellent analytical and technical skills, must be detail oriented, and demonstrate adaptability to change based on evidence-based practice. Patient care techs will function in alignment with Bozeman Health duties and delegation policies.
Responsibilities
- Support patient care including Tele-Companion and Tele-Tech programs.
- Assist with diagnostic procedures and technical nursing treatments.
- Perform patient charting and instruction.
- Ensure patient safety and satisfaction.
- Collect and document patient information including vital signs.
- Order necessary supplies and perform designated basic treatments.
- Complete Safety Companion/TeleCompanion competency and training.
- Utilize Standard Precautions in caring for all patients.
- Meet the Patient Care Tech competency assessment/skills checklist requirements.
- Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Nurse Aide or Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred.
- Prior work experience in health care preferred.
- Prior education in or work experience with medical terminology.
