Patient Care Technician Certified Acute Medicine Full-time Nights

LCMC Health•New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides delegated patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or Licensed Therapist. The role involves delivering safe, efficient, compassionate care, documenting patient-related tasks, and following organizational policies and procedures. The PCT works as part of a team to anticipate patient needs, support patients and families, and contribute to continuity and quality of care. This position is in Acute Medicine and is scheduled for full-time night work at University Medical Center. The job posting describes University Medical Center as an academic medical center and regional safety-net hospital serving poor and underserved communities. LCMC Health describes its culture as welcoming and grounded in authenticity, equity, inclusion, compassion, and individualized care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, with appropriate work experience.
One year of clinical care experience.
One of the following certifications: Certified Medical Assistant (MA) from the American Association of Medical Assistants; Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) from the Louisiana State Department of Health; Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) from the National Health Careers Association; or Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) from the National Health Careers Association.
American Heart Association BLS certification.
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention certification (CPI or NCI-CPI) from the Crisis Prevention Institute.

Nice To Haves

CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned priority technical procedures and maintain a safe environment for patients.
Provide basic life support and assist with activities of daily living and restorative care; calculate intake and output; lift, ambulate, transfer, and position patients; obtain weights and vital signs; use equipment; perform phlebotomy and dressing changes; and obtain EKGs.
Prepare patient rooms, document in the electronic medical record, clean unit equipment, order medical and office supplies, and perform other tasks as needed.
Prioritize assigned tasks and patient care based on acuity, resource availability, patient preferences or requests, and departmental needs.
Report abnormal patient findings and situations to an RN or other licensed healthcare provider, and act to correct unsafe conditions.
Explain the rationale for actions or decisions based on logic, experience, intuition, and/or established policies and procedures.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to identify actions that improve patient care.
Seek supervision or assistance when unable to perform effectively or safely and independently.
Initiate or maintain job-specific interventions to support continuity of safe and effective patient care.
Delegate tasks to other team members to accomplish direct patient care or support activities.
Question tasks delegated by an RN or licensed healthcare provider when clarification or resolution of concerns is needed.