Patient Care Technician - Medical Nursing Unit

Lawrence Memorial Hospital•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides selected patient care activities under the direction of an RN. The position requires excellent customer service and teamwork, the ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition, and compassionate, timely responses to patient requests and call lights. The technician also assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

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.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans and as directed by the charge nurse, RN, or nursing director.
Accompany patients to 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.
Provide nursing care appropriate to the population served on the unit, as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
Comply with laws and regulations when maintaining patient information.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Respond compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner.