Patient Care Technician I - Surgical Unit/PRN, Days

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the patient care technician performs a variety of routine duties to assist the nursing staff in the delivery of patient care. This position spends the majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Along with ensuring a safe environment, this position develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire
Effective communication skills
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Strong interpersonal and team skills
Knowledge of basic medical terminology
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills required
Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG
Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications
Empathy and excellent listening skills
Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information

Nice To Haves

Certified Patient Care Technician (APCT_ASPT) Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting with ambulating and mobilization of patients
Taking and recording the patient’s vital signs (i.e., BP, Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, & O2 sat)
Weighing patients
Assisting with personal hygiene / AM Care (i.e., Oral Care, Bathing the patient, etc.)
Assisting with bedpans and toileting
Catheter care
Empty drains
Turning bedridden patients or patients that need assistance with turning
Linen changes
Assisting with meal preparation
Feeding patients
I&O
Light cleaning and organizing of patients room
Answering call lights
Relaying pertinent information to the nurse
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the department/division, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed including: Sitting with patients and sitting with Baker Acted Patients
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected
Assumes clerical duties necessary to assist the healthcare team to provide patient care
Maintains supplies/inventory for department
Receives and directs phone calls and serves as the receptionist for the department