Patient Care Technician - Post Surgical Unit

LMH Health•Lawrence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is offered as a permanent, full-time role only. If you are seeking temporary, PRN, or part-time schedules, please apply to other available opportunities on our careers site. The Patient Care Technician works under the direction of an RN and is responsible for providing selected patient care activities. This role requires excellent customer service skills, teamwork, and the ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition. Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, and responding compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner.

Requirements

Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification, Completion of a Medical Assistant program (CMA), Current EMT training certification, or completion of 1 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.
Performs 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.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.