Patient Care Technician - Medical Nursing Unit

LMH Health•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides selected patient care activities under the direction of an RN. The role calls for excellent customer service and teamwork, recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition, assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, and responding compassionately and promptly to patient requests and call lights.

Requirements

Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification, completion of a Medical Assistant program (CMA), current EMT training certification, or completion of one year of nursing school.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans, as directed by the charge nurse, RN, or nursing director.
Accompany patients to various treatments throughout the facility.
Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning, and ambulation.
Observe, report, and document questionable patient conditions to the RN on duty.
Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed.
Perform nursing care according to the population served on the unit, as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
Comply with laws and regulations in maintaining patient information.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.