Patient Care Technician III - Emergency Services

McLaren Health Care•Petoskey, MI

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, the Patient Care Technician III contributes to patient-centered care by performing selected day-to-day patient care activities and maintaining an environment conducive to patient well-being. The role demonstrates unit- or area-designated competencies and interacts with patients in consideration of their developmental, age-specific, cultural, and spiritual preferences. The position is in Emergency Services, with scheduled night hours from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and 48 scheduled hours bi-weekly. Benefits listed are 403(b), dental insurance, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training on personal computers and different applications, general office equipment use, and procedures.
BLS certification within 30 days of hire, issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.
Complete and pass the HUC telemetry monitoring class through MNM and maintain the skill through annual competency testing.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in direct care.
CENA training.
Prior experience obtained through a clinical nursing rotation relevant to the specific work area.
Coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
CHUC certification through the National Association for Health Unit Coordinators may be obtained.

Responsibilities

Perform specific patient care interventions delegated by the RN to help identify and attain treatment goals.
Provide compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
Assist patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, toileting, walking, standing, and exercising.
Comply with health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and protect patients and employees by following infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
Act as a resource for other Patient Care Technicians.
Train other Patient Care Technicians on patient care equipment.
For inpatient assignments when serving as tele HUC in CVU, monitor centralized telemetry and report abnormal rhythms or rhythm changes to the appropriate nurse.
Obtain 12-lead EKGs as needed for the work unit and as directed by the Nurse.
Perform phlebotomy as directed by the Nurse, using proper patient identification, draw technique, labeling, and laboratory-submission procedures.
Perform other related job duties as requested.