Patient Care Tech, 6a-6p, PRN, Float Pool

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

9d

About The Position

A PCT is responsible for performing phlebotomy, EKG’s and filing.  Draws blood and transports to lab; collecting and receiving in proper manner.  Must demonstrate a willingness to learn.  Must be able to communicate effectively with all hospital personnel and present a courteous and professional manner to the public.  Must be capable of delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations. Performs direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the RN and LPN. Activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid needs; elimination needs; and task delegated by the primary licensed nurse. Performs skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Indirect patient care includes, but is not limited to cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas and maintaining an environment that is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s wellbeing; assisting with clerical tasks as assigned. An understanding of and willingness to follow infection control and safety guidelines is mandatory. Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values and adheres to UNITY HEALTH’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a graduate of an approved PCT program or have completed Unity Health PCA II Course.
• APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE PROOF OF QUALIFYING PCT COURSE COMPLETION IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH APPLICATION PROCESS.
• Training performing EKG’s and phlebotomy preferred or time on the job training.
• Knowledge of basic non-technical skills as acquired through on-the-job training.
• Phlebotomy, EKG’s and filing.
• Must be capable of delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations.
• Knowledge of computers necessary.
• Ability to perform duties for direct and indirect patient care.
• Must be able to bend over to perform certain duties, e.g., assist patient to put on foot wear, check urinary output, etc.
• The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout the halls, stairways, and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.
• Interpretation of environmental input requires visual and auditory skills.
• A significant amount of writing and computer entry is required.
• Must be capable of delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations.

Nice To Haves

• Training performing EKG’s and phlebotomy preferred or time on the job training.

Responsibilities

• performing phlebotomy
• performing EKG’s
• filing
• drawing blood and transporting to lab
• collecting and receiving in proper manner
• communicating effectively with all hospital personnel
• presenting a courteous and professional manner to the public
• delivering appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations
• performing direct and indirect care duties under the guidance and direction of the RN and LPN
• performing activities of daily living
• assisting with personal care needs
• assisting with nutrition and fluid needs
• assisting with elimination needs
• performing tasks delegated by the primary licensed nurse
• performing skilled procedures under the supervision of the licensed nurse
• cleaning occupied and unoccupied patient areas
• maintaining an environment that is neat and free of hazards to the patient’s wellbeing
• assisting with clerical tasks as assigned
• following infection control and safety guidelines
• supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and values
• adhering to UNITY HEALTH’s policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees