The Patient Care Technician provides patient care under the direction of licensed staff and within the scope of defined practice. The position requires accountability and continued growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. The technician serves as a liaison between departments to support communication and the availability of accurate records, and practices in accordance with the Ephraim McDowell Health nursing professional practice model. The role centers on patient- and family-centered care grounded in caring, compassion, competence, communication, collaboration, and teamwork. The technician participates in shared nursing leadership to support positive outcomes, education, respect, dignity, and safety, and exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust. The work takes place in a well-lighted, ventilated, and air-conditioned area, with frequent exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds. It involves prolonged stationary positioning, traversing, and positioning to move heavy objects. The role 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.
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