Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Children's Hospital
About The Position
Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Health Care Provider (physician, APP or RN designee) in an ambulatory setting in accordance with policy, procedure, and competency to promote patient health and wellness. Assists in assuring effective and efficient operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, providers, and patients. Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure. Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency. Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care. Performs administrative support functions. Maintains supplies and equipment. Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions. Assists patients with care as needed for optimal health. Provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures. Performs administrative support responsibilities. Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care. Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues. Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- No experience required
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.
- Certified to practice as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Passage of a nationally recognized and accredited PCT Certification exam. (Example - National Healthcareer Association - C-PCT
- Currently enrolled student nurses who have successfully completed the Medical/Surgical Clinical Experience and Didactic
- EMT certification
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Responsibilities
- Assists in assuring effective and efficient operations while maintaining consistent and accurate communication with team members, providers, and patients.
- Assists with data collection for physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of patients according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
- Organizes and prioritizes daily work assignments to support patient needs, the interdisciplinary team, and operational efficiency.
- Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
- Performs administrative support functions.
- Maintains supplies and equipment.
- Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
- Reinforces patient/family teaching plan based on identified health education needs and the condition and age of the patient through approved educational materials or written instructions.
- Assists patients with care as needed for optimal health.
- Provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during examinations and procedures.
- Performs administrative support responsibilities.
- Demonstrates teamwork in the delivery of patient care.
- Recognizes the importance of time sensitive issues.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development of self and others according to departmental policy.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
