PCT Full Time Nights M5/W5 Med/Surg

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. LCMC Health As a Patient Care Tech you’re on the front line of care. You’ve developed that sixth sense of anticipating and answering the needs of your patients. Your responsibilities may not always be easy, but you firmly believe that your growth starts where your comfort zone ends. You’re a healthcare warrior and you gather every ounce of kindness, respect and empathy at your patient’s bedside delivering care like you would want for yourself and your loved ones. All the call lights, hand holds, medical needs, family questions, and even a proverbial ‘extra blanket” request, you’ve lost count, but you still bring your heart and soul to every single one like it’s your first. And that’s what we love about you. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, compassion, and your “little something extra” all add up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this hands-on, personal care nursing role. Your Everyday Assist in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc. Assist with the patient hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs and patient-related tasks. Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone. Maintain a clean environment in patient care area. Complete patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety. Enhance knowledge and seek opportunities for career development. Embrace teamwork and direction in performance of duties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, appropriate work experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 1 year of Clinical Care experience
• CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
• Assist with the patient hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs and patient-related tasks.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Maintain a clean environment in patient care area.
• Complete patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.
• Enhance knowledge and seek opportunities for career development.
• Embrace teamwork and direction in performance of duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees