Patient Care Technician - 8S Orthopedic Unit - Days
About The Position
This position is for a Patient Care Technician on the 8S Orthopedic Unit, working day shifts. The role involves assisting patients with personal care needs, supporting their mobility and safety, obtaining vital signs, performing basic procedures under the supervision of an RN/LPN, and assisting nursing and clerical staff with patient management. The technician will also answer unit phones and may perform duties of an Observation Assistant. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, requiring every other weekend and holiday availability. Orientation will be held during the first week of employment.
Requirements
- Completion of high school education.
- Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.
- Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.
- Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse.
- As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc.
- Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary.
- Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.
- Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed.
- Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties.
- May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.
Benefits
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development.
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Free Parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account Options.
- Retirement Options with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay.
- Community Involvement Opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
