Patient Care Tech EMT PRN ER PRN

Alaska Regional Hospital • Anchorage, AK

403d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Alaska Regional Hospital is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services. This role involves assisting nursing staff in providing care, maintaining a safe environment, and complying with hospital policies under the supervision of registered nurses. The PCT plays a crucial role in enhancing the patient experience and ensuring effective communication within the care team.

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic, or Emergency Medical Paramedic (EMP), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.
• Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.
• Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with the use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.
• Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.
• Serves as Monitor/Telemetry Tech for the unit as needed.
• Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance including tuition, student loan, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees