Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Surgical Nursing
About The Position
Overview 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 Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED preferred. One of the following required: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, CCMA or NCMA); Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or d. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant role Licensure/Certification/Registry: CPR certification required, or obtained during nursing team onboarding process. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 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. Annual Credentialing: 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One of the following required: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA); Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA, ABR-OE, RMA, CCMA or NCMA); Enrollment in nursing school with one (1) semester of clinicals completed; or d. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience performing the essential responsibilities of the nursing assistant 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
