PCT - FLH Med Surg - Full Time - 7p-7a

Ephraim McDowell Health • Stanford, KY

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. The role requires accountability and continued growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. The PCT serves as a liaison between departments, helping ensure communication and accurate records are available, and practices in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.

The PCT supports patient- and family-centered care grounded in caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, and teamwork. The role participates in shared nursing leadership to promote positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety. The PCT may access the medication/nourishment room to provide patients and families with snacks and drinks, and is expected to exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

The position works in a well-lighted, ventilated, air-conditioned area. Work may involve unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds, prolonged stationary periods, and movement around the unit. The role carries risks of exposure to disease, infection, physical strain, assault, blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation, and antineoplastic agents. The PCT must be able to move or position 50 pounds independently. Work may include all shifts, some weekends, and overtime.

Requirements

• Must have computer skills.
• Must be able to move or position 50 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and skills through accountability and continued growth.
• Serve as a liaison between departments to support communication and accurate records.
• Practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
• Support patient- and family-centered care and participate in shared nursing leadership to promote positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety.
• Provide patients and families with snacks and drinks from the medication/nourishment room.
• Exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed