Patient Care Tech - MedSurg, Pulmonary
About The Position
The Pulmonary Department is an expanding unit. The clinical staff on Pulmonary work closely with hospitalists, pulmonologists and respiratory therapists to provide top-notch care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory issues. In the state-of-the-art new Main Tower, the Pulmonary nurse provides high-quality nursing care to acute care patients utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The Pulmonary nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
Requirements
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- No experience required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of patient care experience
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certification from a Patient Care Technician program
Responsibilities
- The Patient Care Tech, under the supervision of licensed clinical staff, provides care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, demonstrating competency with treatments, procedures and equipment appropriate to the clinical setting and hospital policy.
- Patient ratios are determined by various factors, including volume and acuity of patient needs.
- Extenuating circumstances may determine a need for lower or higher ratios
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
