Patient Care Tech Acute General Medical Full-time Days

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Patient Care Tech, you are on the front line of care, anticipating and answering the needs of patients. This role is a hands-on, personal care nursing role where your experiences, knowledge, skills, empathy, and compassion are valued. You will be responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and enhancing your knowledge for career development. Embracing teamwork is essential in this position.

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.

Nice To Haves

• CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED