Patient Care Technician - Acute Care - Days Shift (0.9 FTE)

Summit Pacific Medical Center•Elma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician performs routine daily patient care in accordance with established nursing care practices. The technician works as a member of the health care team within the scope of the Washington State nursing assistant certification and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role also follows Summit Pacific behavior and service standards to support a positive work environment and high-quality patient care experiences. The position is based in acute care in Elma, Washington, with a 0.9 FTE schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts under a SVC contract in a 40-hour work week. The posted pay range is $22.20–$30.98, depending on experience. Summit Pacific Medical Center is a nonprofit public hospital district serving east Grays Harbor County. It operates a critical access hospital, three rural healthcare clinics, a seven-day-a-week urgent care clinic, and related services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Washington State-approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
One to two years of work experience in a patient-care setting; acute-care experience is preferred.
Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) credential in the State of Washington.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Working knowledge of current patient-care practices within the nursing assistant scope and ability to complete and maintain required job-specific competencies.
Knowledge of age-specific growth, development, and life-stage principles and ability to apply them to patient needs.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to follow Summit Pacific behavior standards, maintain composure, act professionally and courteously, and manage difficult situations while protecting privacy and confidentiality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to read, write, and speak English, document accurately and legibly, and follow oral and written instructions.
Proficiency with current technology, including Microsoft Office, and ability to learn and use electronic medical records, medical telemetry equipment and systems, and other systems and equipment.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize work in coordination with other unit activities.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.
Acute-care experience.
Telemetry experience.
Medical Assistant Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Perform direct patient care activities within the scope of the NA-C license as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
Perform technical patient-care skills, including CPR, taking and recording vital signs, measuring and recording fluid intake and output, cardiac and telemetry monitoring, acquiring EKGs, applying dressings, splinting and orthopedic care, phlebotomy, wound care, finger-stick glucose testing, bladder scanning, assisting with procedures, and administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
Greet and escort patients to rooms; assist with patient transport and loading or unloading; inventory and document personal belongings and help store personal items.
Assist patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing, positioning, mouth and skin care, toileting, eating, hydration, walking, exercise, transfers, meals, and linen changes.
Anticipate patient needs, make frequent rounds, observe patient responses, keep call lights and TV controls within reach, respond promptly and politely to calls, recognize and report signs and symptoms, and communicate sensitively with patients, families, and staff.
Provide measures to relieve pain and promote rest and sleep, such as back rubs, face and hair care, hygiene and skin care, therapeutic ambulation and exercise, and providing fresh water and ice.
Complete administrative activities accurately and on time; document patient-care data, transcribe physician orders and follow through, schedule procedures and tests, enter data, and operate computers and office equipment.
Contribute as a productive member of the patient-care team, respond to code calls, relieve coworkers for breaks and lunches, and support a positive patient-care environment.
Maintain unit and patient-room supplies, turn over rooms between patients, check supplies for expiration, keep spaces orderly, and follow safety precautions and infection-control protocols.
Complete special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Adapt to changes, ask clarifying questions, and provide constructive input respectfully.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
Provide service consistent with Summit Pacific standards and create positive experiences for patients, customers, and coworkers.
Participate in ongoing skills training and competency development.
Perform job duties to expected standards of quality, accuracy, quantity, and timeliness; reprioritize work as needed.
Engage in team activities, support new team members, and promote a positive work environment.
Treat others with courtesy and respect and support an environment of trust.
Support Summit Pacific's mission, vision, and values and participate in departmental strategies and tactics.
Follow organizational policies, procedures, regulatory guidelines, and patient-experience standards, and act ethically, professionally, respectfully, and collaboratively.