Patient Care Technician - Operating Room, Part-time, Days, Gulf Breeze Hospital

Baptist Health • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) performs a variety of duties to assist the staff in delivery of patient care. The PCT spends a majority of his or her time interacting with, assisting, and supporting our patients. Provides general non-technical assistance to the nursing staff. Responsible for the general maintenance of equipment, room and supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Required
• Ability to communicate effectively (High proficiency)
• Must show initiative, maturity, and effectiveness in dealing with people
• Well-groomed in appearance
• Appreciation of and desire to be part of a healthcare team
• Must be able to return to the hospital/facility within 30 minutes of a Callback.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills required. (High proficiency)
• Knowledge of acceptable ranges of blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation and EKG and reports any abnormal values to RN. (Medium proficiency)
• Ability to document and utilize electronic health record applications.
• Empathy and excellent listening skills. (High proficiency)
• Ability to deal appropriately with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Patient Care Technician (APCT_ASPT) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by surgical services, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the patients are addressed.
• Maintains the area, equipment, and level of supplies.
• Performs a variety of assisting and servicing activities, both with the patients and to help maintain the area.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of data collected.
• Works effectively as part of the healthcare team to facilitate the unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients in collaboration with licensed personnel.
• Provides and gives cooperative and courteous service to patients, staff, visitors, and others as part of the organization's commitment to quality services.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification.
• Maintains supplies/inventory for department.
• Assist in other duties as assigned to support the operational needs of the department and organization.
• May be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED