Patient Care Tech EMT PRN

HCA Healthcare • Blacksburg, VA

410d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) EMT PRN at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by performing various delegated basic patient care services. This role involves assisting nursing staff in providing care, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies. The PCT will work under the supervision of registered nurses and engage in activities that enhance the patient experience.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

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 specimens.
• 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 with low copay options.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support including adoption assistance and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance including tuition and certification support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Paid time off and family leave.

What This Job Offers

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