Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7P

Baptist Health•Jacksonville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a supportive member of the patient care team who assists with routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT assists RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the patient care process and may be assigned additional duties within the scope of the role. This position is based at Baptist Medical Center South in the Med/Oncology unit and works third shift.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Current BLS certification is required.
Knowledge of body mechanics, basic safety, and principles of physical care and comfort.
Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility for 80% of the workday.
Occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching; frequent reaching, hand use, and repetitive action.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds.
Continuous speaking with clear diction, hearing sensitivity in conversation, and close- and distant-range visual acuity.
Some exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals while performing job-related tasks; occasional exposure to radiation and risk of electrical shock.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of a certified Nursing Assistant Program or Health Occupations Program (HOSA).
Completion of the first clinical rotation as a nursing student, including a Nursing Fundamentals course covering activities of daily living and vital signs, or one year of patient-care experience in an acute care, nursing home, or home care setting.
Medical terminology training.