Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med/Surg

Lifepoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med/Surg. This is a PRN position requiring at least 1 shift per month on the Med/Surg unit. Ottumwa Regional Health Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is committed to prioritizing employee well-being to enable exceptional patient care. As a Patient Care Technician, you will contribute to the mission of making communities healthier.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required or obtained within organizational guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience as a Behavioral Health Technician.
• Previous healthcare, CNA, Behavioral Health, or Patient Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Sitter/One-to-one position
• Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care
• Displays respect for patient’s integrity, patient information and patient rights
• Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care
• Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
• Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner
• Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit
• Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff
• Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
• Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
• Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse
• Assist with maintaining patients activities of daily living
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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