Patient Care Technician- NICU

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

19d

About The Position

Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning in with you, ensuring you have the resources to do your job as only you can. And that begins with receiving the support you need to thrive and grow, which looks different for each person. Living out our commitment to inclusion requires providing benefits that are as diverse and unique as our workforce. It’s a responsibility we take seriously. Because we don’t just serve the New Orleans community—we’re at the beating heart of it. Whether by offering community health services or making medical innovations more accessible, LCMC Health is bringing a culture of wellness to the communities that matter to you. When you know you’re making an authentic impact, you give a little extra to every day—as a person, with your team, in your community—and that’s one of the reasons why you’ll be a perfect fit at LCMC Health, where giving a little something extra is at the heart of everything we do. The Patient Care Technician works on basic care for adult and geriatric patients' needs including, but not limited to comfort, hygiene, safety, environmental cleanliness under the supervision of professional and practical nursing staff. Completes documentation of patient related tasks. Performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to the policies, procedures and scope of practice. Job Description This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or completion of a nursing assistant program required.
Will consider two years as a certified nursing assistant or patient care tech in lieu of education.
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)
Current Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (Required within 6 months of hire into an Emergency Room or Behavioral Health Unit.)
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a team environment.
Ability to recognize problematic behaviors.
Ability to follow direction of the LPN/RN/Charge Nurse for the shift.

Responsibilities

Assists the nurse in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
Assists with the patient's hygiene, nutrition, and personal care needs.
Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
Ensures patient safety by maintaining a safe environment under the direction of the nurse.
Communicates effectively about patient care and needs while on duty.
Supports teamwork of the unit in meeting patient needs.
Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) when interacting with a patient or family.
Maintains a clean environment in patient care area.
Supports teamwork of the unit in meeting patient needs.
Completes patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.
Seeks knowledge and opportunities for career development and in support of unit/department growth.
Accepts direction of the supervisor and LPN/RN to perform other duties as assigned and participates in LCMC's community events.