Patient Care Tech / FT Nights

ClearSky Health•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and is primarily responsible for providing direct, non-invasive bedside care to patients. The role includes performing and documenting routine patient-care activities, reporting changes in patient condition or behavior, assisting with patient admissions, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable care environment. The technician responds to patient and family requests, follows rounding and safety standards, and integrates company values into daily practice. The position may require work during inclement weather or other staffing emergencies.

Requirements

Current BLS certification is required.
Knowledge of current clinical operations and procedures.
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and proper body mechanics.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical-thinking skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and Infection Prevention standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling; lifting or exerting up to 50 pounds; and operating equipment and a computer keyboard.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and care documentation, acute hearing for patient assessment, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent is strongly preferred.
Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and deliver basic patient care, including bathing, toileting, feeding, and grooming.
Perform and document vital signs; measure and record intake and output and weights; and collect specimens.
Transfer patients using proper body mechanics and safe patient-handling techniques.
Report observed changes in a patient's condition or behavior to appropriate nursing personnel.
Help prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions.
Maintain beds and rooms in a clean, neat, safe, and comfortable condition, and keep furnishings and equipment organized and clear of pathways.
Adhere to patient-rounding expectations and standards.
Help maintain a physical, social, and psychological environment that promotes patient comfort and healing.
Respond promptly and appropriately to patient and family calls and requests.
Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital's established system.
Promote safety for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing environmental risks and implementing precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Complete required training as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization's effectiveness.