PCT - 3T Med Surg - PRN - 7p-7a

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

3d

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. The role requires accountability and continued learning to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. The technician serves as a liaison between departments to support communication and the availability of accurate records.

The position follows the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model and supports patient- and family-centered care grounded in caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, and teamwork. The technician participates in shared nursing leadership to promote positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety, and exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

The work is performed in a well-lighted, ventilated, air-conditioned area. It may involve exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds; disease, infection, physical strain, and assault; and blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation, and antineoplastic agents. The role involves prolonged stationary periods, traversing, and positioning oneself to move heavy objects, and requires the ability to move 50 pounds independently. The technician may work all shifts, some weekends, and overtime. Contacts include patients, families and significant others, physicians and associates, other healthcare providers, community resource personnel, administrative staff, and hospital support services.

Requirements

• Must have computer skills.
• Must be able to move 50 pounds independently.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and skills through accountability and growth.
• Serve as a liaison between departments, supporting communication and accurate records.
• Practice in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model.
• Support patient- and family-centered care through caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Participate in shared nursing leadership to promote positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety.
• Exhibit the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed