Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical Observation
About The Position
Join a collaborative and supportive Med-Surg/Observation team caring for patients across a 40-bed unit consisting of both private and semi-private rooms. This fast-paced environment primarily serves observation patients admitted through the Emergency Department, offering excellent exposure to a variety of patient conditions and opportunities to build strong clinical skills. Patient Care Technicians play a vital role in supporting patient care, assisting with admissions and discharges, and partnering closely with nurses and fellow team members across two floors. The ideal candidate is compassionate, adaptable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences. Previous PCT, CNA, or EMT experience is welcomed, and individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment, communicate effectively, and enjoy building meaningful connections with patients will be successful on this highly collaborative team.
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, along with evening and night shift differentials where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
