Patient Care Technician - Cath Lab, Full-time, Days, Baptist Hospital

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Technician performs routine duties to assist nursing staff in delivering patient care. The role primarily involves interacting with, assisting, and supporting patients, fostering therapeutic relationships that contribute to the healing process, and helping maintain a safe environment. The technician provides general non-technical assistance to nursing staff and maintains equipment, rooms, and supplies. The position is in the Cath Lab at Baptist Hospital and is full-time on the day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrate initiative, maturity, and effectiveness in dealing with people.
Maintain a well-groomed appearance.
Appreciation of and desire to be part of a healthcare team.
Ability to return to the hospital or facility within 30 minutes of a callback.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of acceptable ranges for blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, and EKG, and ability to report abnormal values to an RN.
Ability to document and use electronic health record applications.
Empathy and excellent listening skills.
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Certified Patient Care Technician (APCT_ASPT) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the area, equipment, and supply levels.
Perform assisting and service activities with patients and help maintain the care area.
Work effectively as part of the healthcare team to support the unit’s goals and objectives.
Provide direct patient care in collaboration with licensed personnel, using appropriate skills and judgment.
Sit with patients, including Baker Acted patients.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of collected data.
Provide cooperative and courteous service to patients, staff, visitors, and others.
Maintain current knowledge and certification.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department and organizational operations.
Remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters when required.