Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical Nursing

Memorial Health • Decatur, IL

12d • $17 - $26

About The Position

Position Summary:
Under supervision of the registered nurse, performs a variety of tasks and services to assist in the provision of care and comfort for patients; provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served; reports and records observations; contributes to the efficient functioning of the unit; all duties are performed in accordance with established, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Part-time- One 12-hour shift per week 6:00am-6:30pm

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One of the following required:
• Relevant healthcare program completion (e.g. certified nursing assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, medical assistant, personal care aide, etc.)
• Completion or active enrollment in core nursing classes
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the patient care technician role.
• CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process.
• Basic computer data entry skills, including the ability to enter, store and retrieve information.
• Possesses updated knowledge and competency in using equipment related to job duties (i.e., gait belt, mobility devices, protection/safety equipment, etc.)
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with the ability to relay information to/from patients, their families, and members of the care team.
• Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA and hospital/nurse manager mandated inservices. Submits supporting documentation to nurse manager in conjunction with annual performance appraisal. Demonstrates clinical competence.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
• Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response.
• Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal.
• Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being.
• Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED