Patient Care Tech- Float Pool (PT- 0.4 FTE, Night Shift)

Bozeman Health • Bozeman, MT

89d

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for a patient care tech in the Float Pool. The patient care tech in the float pool is willing to be flexible and work in all inpatient units including the TeleCompanion program. This position offers a great introduction to a variety of departments within Bozeman Health. The TeleCompanion 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. A patient care tech in the Float Pool routinely performs tasks in meeting the patient’s physical needs; reports observations and patient comments to the nurse; gives close attention to detail in providing care and reporting patient condition changes; documents I&Os, vital signs, etc. as requested; assists as requested by nursing, including hourly rounding on patients in conjunction with the nurse. The patient care tech is self-directed, possesses excellent communication skills, and completes assignments accurately, thoroughly, and with minimal oversight. This position is primarily day shift hours from 1830-0700. There are weekend and holiday requirements with this position.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• American Heart Association BLS

Nice To Haves

• Courses in Medical Terminology
• College course related to health care
• EMT, CNA, or health care related certifications
• Specific department experience or patient care experience
• Student in the healthcare field

Responsibilities

• Responsible for room turnover, assisting in opening of supplies onto the sterile field, and patient care as delegated by the RN, CST, and/or the Anesthesiologist.
• Completes timely and accurate room turnovers.
• Cleans operating rooms after surgical procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies onto a maintained sterile field.
• Transports patients safely between rooms and between beds.
• Performs proper machine checks.
• Maintains appropriate supplies and orders as needed.
• Performs other tasks as appropriate.

Benefits

• Commitment to caring for the communities of Southwest Montana
• Culture of Excellence guiding employees to be high performers
• Engagement in transparent and timely communication
• Dynamic learning and teaching opportunities
• Support through change
• Expression of gratitude and experience joy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees