Patient Care Technician - Behavioral Health Adult - PT - Day

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the care delivery team who functions under the direction of, and is assistive to, a Registered Nurse. The PCT provides delegated, direct patient care interventions, including the performance of sterile and non-sterile procedures. This role is responsible for providing a safe environment for assigned patients, completing assigned work, monitoring patients for changes in condition and reporting those changes to the RN, documenting completed work, and documenting and reporting pertinent observations as a result of interventions. This position is an important member of the patient care team who uses acquired clerical skills to assist in maintaining efficient workflow to ensure safe, quality care with a patient-centered approach, focusing on continuity of patient care and satisfaction. Making independent clinical decisions is outside the scope of this position; refer clinical questions to the provider or nurse.

Requirements

Successfully completed first semester in an accredited nursing program.
Successfully completed a medical assistant or patient care technician program.
A Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician may be substituted for the educational requirement.
Experience in an office or clinic setting.
Knowledgeable of and follows proper technique for patient care. (Required proficiency)
Communicates pertinent patient information to appropriate staff in a timely manner. (Required proficiency)
Functions with an awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Participates actively in educational activities for department. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Active certification to practice in Kansas as either Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician is required as a substitute for education qualifications.
Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days.
First Responder - RQI Required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Implements identified plan through coordination of care with interdisciplinary care team to employ strategies to promote health and wellness.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
Communicates pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner.
Promotes infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
Provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S), accurate measurement and recording of weight, height, vital signs and reports any changes to assigned nurse.
Delivers care guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Mentors PCT’s new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
Demonstrates willingness to participate in the process of evolution of the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Utilizes appropriate resources to provide and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
Performs other duties as assigned.