Patient Care Tech
About The Position
Join our dedicated team and make a difference in patient care! As a Patient Care Technician under the direction of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide essential, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patients. This role is focused on assisting nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety for patients and their families. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, provides basic nursing care to patients. Assists professional nurses and respiratory therapists with complex patient care up to the validated level of training. Provides age and developmentally appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients and their families.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) or documentation of nursing fundamentals, supervised clinical experience, and competency testing.
- Demonstrated completion of PCT competencies.
- Ability to stand, walk, lift, and push heavy equipment for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, age-appropriate care to adult and geriatric patients, assisting with daily activities such as hygiene, turning, ambulation, feeding, and post-mortem care.
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and conduct bedside tests (e.g., blood glucose) with prompt reporting in Meditech.
- Maintain patient safety, including adhering to isolation and protective equipment protocols.
- Support respiratory care by adjusting tracheostomy masks, ventilator tubing, and other essential respiratory equipment.
- Foster a safe and supportive environment by responding to call lights, supporting patient orientation, and assisting with admissions and discharges.
- Engage in team meetings, continuing education, and committees, meeting annual clinical and performance requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life and Accidental, Death Insurance & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (6% company match) - For every $1 an employee contributes, RML contributes $1 to their accounts. Employees are 100 percent vested in the money both they and RML contribute.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5k per calendar year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) For employees who may need help managing stress, RML offers an EAP at no cost. Counselors are available 24 hours a day to both employees and their family members.
- Banking Alternatives (e.g. HealthCare Associates Credit Union)
- PTO: Employees can accrue up to 26 days off annually.
- Referral Rewards (upwards of $4k)
- Employee Fitness Room
- Free Parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
