Patient Care Technician-FT Nights

Kingman Healthcare•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports KHI’s vision of providing kind, high-quality healthcare. The role performs an initial appraisal of patients’ immediate stability and responds as needed to support their well-being. The technician assists registered nurses and physicians with examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, transports patients as appropriate, and documents care and procedures. After training and where permitted by state law, the technician may also perform additional clinical procedures. The role helps anticipate department needs, monitors supplies, and coordinates with support departments to maintain equipment and a safe environment. Duties may change as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Must meet one of the following credential requirements: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA).
If hired as a CNA, apply for LNA within 7 days and obtain LNA within 30 days of hire; complete IV training within 90 days of hire.
Problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients, patients’ families, interdisciplinary teams, and ancillary departments.
Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to operate technical business equipment such as a phone, fax, and computer.
Able to assist with moving an adult patient weighing up to 300 pounds.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Able to sit 3–5 hours per day, stand 3–5 hours per day, and walk 3–5 hours per day.
Able to distinguish appropriate colors.
Able to consistently reach and/or work above and below shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Rapidly assess a patient’s immediate stability and respond as necessary to protect the patient’s well-being.
Transport patients to other departments on monitors when appropriate and requested.
Assist registered nurses and physicians with physical examinations and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including EKG testing, wound cleansing and irrigation, vital-sign measurements, monitor-lead application, and specimen collection.
Transport stable telemetry or non-monitored patients to nursing units.
Document all care and procedures provided.
Recognize work priorities, respond accordingly, and anticipate department needs.
After training and where state law permits, perform blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, saline lock insertion, IV discontinuation, and bladder catheterization and removal.
Monitor supply stock levels and report supply needs.
Notify environmental services, maintenance, biomedical engineering, and others as needed to maintain equipment and a safe environment.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the department and organization.