Float - Patient Care Tech Level 2 or 3

Pomerene Hospital•Millersburg, OH

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Pomerene Hospital is seeking a full-time Float Patient Care Tech, Level 2 or 3, primarily for the 6:00 PM–6:00 AM shift. The role supports the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan in a team-oriented environment, and requires compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and professional standards. The technician provides safe, timely, effective, quality, age-appropriate, culturally appropriate, cost-conscious, evidence-based, individualized care according to organizational policies and procedures and within their qualifications and scope of practice. Depending on patient census and staffing needs, the technician may be assigned to other nursing units. Level 2/3 Patient Care Tech duties include drawing blood, retrieving lab specimens, performing EKGs, completing clerical duties, and maintaining supplies. Work is performed under the direction of an RN and in cooperation with unit staff, physicians, and ancillary departments. The role also supports patient activities of daily living, emergency drills and situations, and patient-approved involvement of primary support persons and family members in care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BCLS certification; may be obtained at the hospital during the orientation period.

Nice To Haves

MA, STNA, or phlebotomist qualification.
1–3 years of healthcare or medical experience.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized patient care consistent with organizational policies and procedures and appropriate to the patient’s age and culture.
Draw blood, retrieve lab specimens, perform EKGs, complete clerical duties, and maintain supplies.
Perform duties within the appropriate scope of practice and under the direction of an RN.
Assist with activities of daily living and demonstrate the physical and clinical capacity to provide direct patient care.
Move throughout the facility as needed and appropriately assist in emergency drills and situations.
Perform clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
Work cooperatively with unit staff, physicians, and ancillary departments.
Follow hospital and department policies and procedures.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan and maintain professionalism in appearance and behavior.
Support and encourage patient-approved involvement of primary support persons and family members in care, including their presence at the bedside and participation in care.
Work on other nursing units when assigned based on patient census and staffing needs.