Patient Care Technician Trauma Care
About The Position
Join a 35-bed Trauma Unit offering exposure to a diverse patient population in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The unit is supported by three PCTs per shift and has a strong, family-oriented culture with an experienced team committed to patient-centered care, collaboration, and advocacy. New graduates are welcome! The ideal candidate is kind, compassionate, professional, team-oriented, and has a genuine desire to care for others. Healthcare experience is not required, and backgrounds in customer service, caregiving, volunteer work, community service, or mission work are valued.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing OR Medical Assistant (MA) OR Nursing Assistant (NA) OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) OR 6 months of experience in the healthcare setting within the last year Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Required
Nice To Haves
- 6 months in acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Certification Preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT) - License Emergency Medical Tech Preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides patient related care tasks based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit.
- Assists, observes, and reports patient changes to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation relative to the care delivered.
- Provides and collaborates direct patient care services under the direct supervisor of a licensed caregiver. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and implementation of selected portions of the patient care plan as directed under supervisor of nurse.
- Assists, observes and reports changes in patient condition to licensed caregiver and maintains accurate medical record documentation in relation to the care delivered.
- Addresses and/or directs questions or concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or health care team members.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials are offered
- evening and night shift differentials where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
