Patient Care Tech / PCT ER

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Owasso, OK

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works in the Emergency Room at Bailey Medical Center in Owasso, Oklahoma. Under moderate supervision from nursing and medical staff, the PCT assists patients with daily activities and basic care, monitors and reports patient progress, obtains vital signs, collects specimens, and performs other duties that support patient care and unit operations. This is a full-time, night-shift position. Bailey Medical Center is a 73-bed hospital offering services including general surgery, maternity, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics, and emergency care. The hospital describes itself as one of the most technologically advanced in the region.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Competency in at least two general areas of practice, including cross-training and cross-competency to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic certification program, or current enrollment in nursing school.
At least two years of experience in acute or long-term care.
Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating.
Observe patients’ progress and prepare and disseminate reports to a Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
Obtain and record patients’ vital signs.
Collect specimens for laboratory tests.
Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
Measure and record patients’ intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines.
Assist patients with range-of-motion activities.
Draw blood.