CVSU Patient Care Technician, Dayshift Fulltime
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician serves as a supportive member of the patient care team, assisting with routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The technician assists RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the patient care process and may be assigned additional duties within the scope of the role. The position is based at Baptist Medical Center South and is a regular, full-time role on the first shift. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A graduate of a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program (HOSA) is preferred. Preferred experience includes completing the first clinical rotation as a nursing student (including Nursing Fundamentals covering activities of daily living and vital signs) or one year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home, or home care setting. BLS certification is required. Work involves sitting for 20% and mobility for 80% of the workday. The role includes occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; frequent reaching, hand use, and repetitive actions; occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds; and continuous speaking, hearing, and visual acuity demands. The work is indoors, protected from weather but not necessarily temperature changes, with minimal noise and substantial computer work. Exposure may include electrical shock, infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, and radiation.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- BLS certification required.
- Knowledge of body mechanics, basic safety, and principles of physical care and comfort.
- Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program (HOSA).
- Completion of the first clinical rotation as a nursing student, including a Nursing Fundamentals course covering assistance with activities of daily living and vital signs.
- One year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home, or home care setting.
- Medical terminology training.
Responsibilities
- Assist with routine and non-complex aspects of patient care.
- Support RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the patient care process.
- Perform additional duties assigned within the scope of the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
