Geri-Psych Unit: Patient Care Tech - FT (7p-7a)

Mizell Memorial Hospital • Opp, AL

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for performing routine, technical clinical/clerical duties and assisting the LPN, Charge Nurse, or Nurse Manager in the provision of patient care to Geriatric Psych patients, in accordance with CMS regulations. Duties include frequent patient rounding, observation and report of the patients' condition or response to treatment, provision of personal hygiene assistance, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The PCT will collect vital signs, assist with patient meals, and aid in group therapy activities when needed. No supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Basic computer skills required
• Interpersonal skills- including customer relations, grammar, reading, and organizational skills
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• BLS certification
• CPI Certification (may be obtained within first 90 days)
• At least one year of prior PCT/CNA experience
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, lift, balance, sit, kneel, hear, reach, pull, talk, see, turn, carry, push, handle and write.
• This job requires you to reach above the head, push/pull 5 lbs, lift/carry up to 15 lbs, and lift from floor to waist level.

Responsibilities

• Promptly attends work as scheduled and completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines & protocols within the appropriate time frame.
• Maintains confidentiality of the patient’s medical condition, personal problems, and medical record.
• Shows initiative in completing job responsibilities.
• Is neat, clean, and dressed according to the Dress Code Policy.
• Works cooperatively and respectfully with other personnel, showing a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Willingness to assist other clinics as needed.
• Demonstrates good skills in all forms of communication.
• Assists with the following under the direction of the LPN or Charge Nurse: Patient intake, discharge, transfer, or transportation, Perform vital signs, Documentation in charts, Provide assistance to patients, Ensure patients participate in group therapy activities, 15-minute rounding, Orientation of new employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED