PCT - 5T - Full Time - 7a-7p

Ephraim McDowell Health • Danville, KY

2h

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. The technician demonstrates accountability and a commitment to growth by maintaining and expanding knowledge and skills, and serves as a liaison between departments to support communication and accurate records. The role 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 position works in a well-lighted, ventilated, and air-conditioned area, with frequent exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. It involves extended periods in stationary positions, moving around the unit, and positioning to move heavy objects. The work carries risks of exposure to disease, infection, physical strain, assault, blood, body fluids, tissue, radiation, and antineoplastic agents. The technician must be able to move 50 pounds independently and may work all shifts, some weekends, and overtime. Contacts include patients, family members 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 to support 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed