Patient Care Technician - General Medicine
Rochester Regional Health•Muscatine, IA
•$19 - $21
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans determined or delegated by a licensed nurse. The role executes assigned tasks and skills while maintaining quality and safe care, with all interactions supporting a positive patient experience. The position is in the General Medicine department at Unity Hospital.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills are highly desired.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree.
- Completion of Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, or one year of experience as a medical assistant or technician in a health-related facility is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Clean appropriate equipment, change bed linens, stock supplies in patient rooms or units, and prepare rooms for anticipated admissions.
- Provide safe, competent care related to patients’ nutritional, skin integrity, elimination, and hygiene needs, including bathing, grooming, and comfort measures.
- Perform clinical duties under the direction or supervision of an RN, including vital signs, pulse oximetry, EKGs, one-to-one care, and admission and discharge processes.
- Collect and dispose of specimens using correct procedures.
- Demonstrate communication skills, compassion, and professionalism.
- Assist with safe ambulation and transfers, and appropriately use lift devices.
- Follow departmental safety initiatives.
- Assist with post-mortem care.
- Meet unit- and department-specific skills and competency expectations.
- Respond to patient call lights and patient or family requests for assistance in a timely and courteous manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
