Patient Care Technician, Medical Surgical, Part time with benefits, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who, under the supervision of a registered nurse, supports delivery of a single standard of care for a group of patients. The role addresses patients’ hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination, and comfort needs and supports patient and family education. This is a part-time, day-shift position at Jackson Memorial Hospital, SW 7 – Medical Surgical, in Miami, Florida. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., two shifts per week, with benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of a GED.
Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program.
New hires after August 9, 2020, must have a Certified Nursing Assistant License; employees hired into the classification before that date are grandfathered in.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) credential with at least six months of validity.
Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
Additional applicable life-support certification for Healthcare Providers may be required at the unit level upon hire and must be maintained at Jackson Health System for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

Uses a systematic process to provide or modify care and patient/family education.
Assists the health care team with simple procedures, prepares supplies and equipment, supports patients and families, assists with patient positioning, and sets up or removes equipment.
Performs generalized patient-care tasks, including taking vital signs, feeding, mobility assistance, care of IV lines and drainage, personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, bed making, and linen changes.
Uses specialized equipment as needed when providing patient care, such as spirometers and restraints.
Prepares and cleans examination rooms, patient treatment areas, and stretchers between patient uses.
Transports patients to and from treatment areas when needed.
Cleans the assigned clinic area after patient treatment at the end of the day according to departmental procedures.
Takes and picks up food orders for patients’ kitchen evaluation.
Assists in fabricating adaptive and assistive equipment, such as washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, and straps.
Keeps the storage closet orderly and stocked.
Assists with office duties as needed, including answering phones and taking messages.
Follows and performs unit-specific policies and procedures as detailed on the unit-specific competency checklist.
Uses job- and unit-specific equipment as required.
Demonstrates service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.