Patient Care Technician, Acute Care Surgical, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, supports delivery of a single standard of care for a group of patients. The role addresses patients’ hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination, and comfort needs. This position is at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Acute Care Transplant unit and is scheduled full time on days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of a GED is required.
Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program is required.
New hires after 08/09/2020 must have a Certified Nursing Assistant License; employees hired into the classification before that date are grandfathered in.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with at least six months of validity is required for the unit.
Generally, 0 to 3 years of related experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire; any such certification must have at least six months of validity and be maintained at Jackson Health System for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Uses a systematic process to provide or modify care and patient/family education.
Assists the health care team with simple procedures, prepares supplies and equipment, supports patients and families, positions patients, and sets up or removes equipment.
Performs generalized patient-care tasks, including taking vital signs, feeding, supporting mobility, caring for IV lines and drainage, and assisting with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, bed making, and linen changes.
Uses specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care, including spirometers and restraints.
Prepares and cleans exam rooms, patient treatment areas, and stretchers between patient use.
Transports patients to and from treatment areas as needed.
Cleans the assigned clinic area after patient treatment is finished at the end of the day, according to departmental procedures.
Takes and picks up food orders for patient kitchen evaluation.
Assists in fabricating adaptive and assistive equipment, such as washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, and straps.
Keeps the storage closet orderly and stocked.
Assists with office duties as needed, including answering phones and taking messages.
Follows and performs unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed on the unit-specific competency checklist.
Uses job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.