Patient Care Tech

Blue Mountain Hospital•Blanding, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician will play a crucial role in providing direct care to patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position involves working collaboratively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals in a hospital setting.

Requirements

Must be able to carry items weighing up to 75 lbs., lift items/patients up to 100 lbs and over with assistance.
Position also requires exposure to: Cleaning chemicals, contagious organisms, bloodborne pathogens, and bio-hazardous waste.
Preferred minimum of 6 months with healthcare experience.
Current active, and valid EMT or CNA certification.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proven ability to work as part of a team and manage time effectively.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), EMT, AEMT, or MA
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Willing to complete a typing test with a minimum of 30 WPM result
Fluently read, write, and speak the English language.
General math skills required.
Ability to reason and creatively problem solve.
Ability to interact with co-workers, managers, Administration, general public, and medical staff in a professional and courteous manner. As well as displays sensitivity in a multicultural environment.
General computer skills required, as well as knowledge and ability to use the Microsoft and Google Software suite. Furthermore, the Employee must be able to learn new software applications.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding patients.
Regularly measure and record vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature. Report any deviations from normal ranges promptly to the nursing staff.
Accurately document patient care activities, vital signs, and observations in the electronic health record (EHR) or other designated systems.
Collect and label specimens accurately, ensuring proper documentation and timely delivery to the laboratory. Adhere to infection control protocols during specimen handling.
Assist in various medical procedures, such as wound care, lab draws, EKGs, ADLs, IV’s, CCHD, PKU, infant Baths, hearing screenings, and patient transfers.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families, providing information, answering questions, and offering emotional support.
Respond promptly and assist with emergent situations while following hospital policies and procedures.
Collaborate effectively with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
Ensure confidentiality of patient information and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Register and verify patient information and insurance.