Patient Care Tech (PCT) - ICU - FT Nights

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients under the direction of a physician or nursing staff. The role supports patients from newborn through geriatric ages and follows unit- and department-based competencies, policies, and procedures. The position is located at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and is listed as full-time nights, with a 0.9 FTE. The PCT documents care accurately and promptly, protects patient health information, and maintains effective, professional working relationships with patients, representatives, and healthcare colleagues. This position has no people-management responsibilities.

Requirements

Certification as a medical assistant (MA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), emergency medical technician (EMT), or home health aide (HHA) in Kansas, or equivalent experience such as first-trimester nursing school.
Obtain a current BLS/CPR card from an approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
Basic computer skills; moderate computer skills are required for Telesitter.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, with or without accommodation: very heavy work, occasionally exerting greater than 100 lbs and constantly exerting up to 50 lbs; standing or walking for 75–100% of the day.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to a medical environment.
Kansas certification as a medical assistant (MA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), emergency medical technician (EMT), or home health aide (HHA).
Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Health System and affiliate policy.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care as described in unit- and department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
Provide directed care to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients from newborn through geriatric ages.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Follow privacy and security regulations for all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.