Patient Care Tech, FT, 8-4:40, M-F, LTAC
About The Position
A PCT is responsible for performing phlebotomy, EKG’s and filing. Draws blood and transports to lab; collecting and receiving in proper manner. Must demonstrate a willingness to learn. Must be able to communicate effectively with all hospital personnel and present a courteous and professional manner to the public. Must be capable of delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations. Performs direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the RN and LPN. Activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; elimination needs; and task delegated by the primary licensed nurse. Performs skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Indirect patient care includes, but is not limited to cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment that is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s wellbeing; assisting with clerical tasks as assigned. An understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines is mandatory. Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values and adheres to UNITY HEALTH’s policies and procedures. Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care. Direct care duties include but are not limited to assisting the patient with personal hygiene needs and observing the patient’s condition, including their vital signs, their feeding and elimination patterns, and assisting the nurse with patient care as delegated. Indirect duties may include general housekeeping skills, ordering and maintenance of supplies, and computer entry abilities.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an approved PCT program or have completed Unity Health PCA II Course
- Knowledge of basic non-technical skills
- Knowledge of phlebotomy
- Knowledge of EKG’s
- Knowledge of filing
- Capable of delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations
- Knowledge of computers necessary
- Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care
- Ability to communicate effectively with all hospital personnel
- Willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines
- Not actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana if in a “safety sensitive” position
Nice To Haves
- Training performing EKG’s
- Training performing phlebotomy
- Time on the job training (for EKG’s and phlebotomy)
- Willingness to learn
Responsibilities
- Performing phlebotomy, EKG’s and filing
- Drawing blood and transporting to lab; collecting and receiving in proper manner
- Communicating effectively with all hospital personnel and presenting a courteous and professional manner to the public
- Delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations
- Performing direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the RN and LPN
- Assisting the patient with personal hygiene needs
- Observing the patient’s condition, including their vital signs, their feeding and elimination patterns
- Assisting the nurse with patient care as delegated
- Performing skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse
- Cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas
- Maintaining an environment that is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s wellbeing
- Assisting with clerical tasks as assigned
- Performing general housekeeping skills
- Ordering and maintenance of supplies
- Performing computer entry abilities
- Following infection control and safety guidelines
- Supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values and adhering to UNITY HEALTH’s policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
