Patient Care Technician, JN Observation, FT, Days

Jackson Health System - Miami, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Miami, FL

Hospitals

About the position

The Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.

Responsibilities

• Uses a systematic process to provide/modify care and patient/family education.
• Assists health care team with simple procedures; prepares supplies and equipment.
• Provides patient/family support, assists in positioning patients, sets up or removes equipment.
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with generalized patient care (vital signs, feeding, mobility, IV lines, drainage, personal hygiene: bath, dressing, bed making/linen changes, etc.).
• Utilizes specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care (spirometer, restraints, etc.).
• Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas, and stretchers between patient use.
• Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed.
• Cleans clinic area assigned after patient treatment is finished at the end of the day according to departmental procedures.
• Takes and picks up food orders for patient's kitchen evaluation.
• Assists in the fabrication of adaptive and assistive equipment, i.e., washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps, etc.
• Keeps the storage closet in order and stocked.
• Assists with office duties as needed, i.e., answering phone, taking messages.
• Follows and performs all related unit specific policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific competency check-list.
• Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as required.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or successful completion of GED is required.
• Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program is required.
• All new hires after 08/09/2020 are required to have a Certified Nursing Assistant License.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity.