Patient Care Technician (Med/Surg 4N)
About The Position
Within CentraState Medical Center, 4-North is a 40-bed medical-surgical unit that offers an excellent opportunity for both experienced and early-career nurses to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment. The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including post-surgical patients recovering from bariatric, thoracic, and gastrointestinal procedures, as well as medical patients with conditions such as pneumonia, pancreatitis, and diverticulitis. This variety provides a strong foundation for developing and refining clinical and assessment skills. With a favorable nurse-to-patient ratio and a team culture rooted in kindness, compassion, and mutual respect, 4-North is known for its commitment to high-quality care and work-life balance — including a thoughtful approach to PTO scheduling. 4-North currently has an opportunity available for a Patient Care Technician (PCT). In this role, the PCT provides skilled technical assistance to licensed professionals by performing a variety of duties that support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Responsibilities are carried out in accordance with established standards, Joint Commission guidelines, and CentraState Healthcare System policies and procedures. Care is delivered through a patient-focused model that emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to excellence in service.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
- One year nursing assistant healthcare experience required OR Successful completion of an approved CNA or PCT training course required OR Currently enrolled in a degreed nursing program AND completed an introductory nursing course such as Nursing 101 or equivalent OR completed a semester of a school sponsored clinical rotation in an acute setting.
- CPR certification required.
- Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
Nice To Haves
- Glucose certifications are provided by CentraState during orientation.
Responsibilities
- Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the patient's individual need.
- Accurately checks exterior of code cart each shift.
- Affirms the patient's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.
- Collects and labels specimens without error.
- Accurately performs bedside glucose monitoring, and calibration of Accucheck and enters data.
- Correctly performs all scheduled and assigned tasks while continually observing patient needs.
- Retrieves blood from the Blood Bank.
- Verbalizes/performs understanding of 1:1 precautions and documents appropriately.
- Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as a PCT and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary.
- Performs post mortem care.
- Follows CentraState policy regarding restraint application, documentation and observation.
- Always answers patient call lights in a timely manner.
- Provides basic nursing care, including partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients (i.e.: bathing, feeding, diversional activity) and assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Properly performs electrocardiograms.
- Provides partial and/or complete direct personal hygienic care to patients.
- Accurately performs simple wound care and ostomy care.
- Accurately collects and documents patient data (TPR, I&O, specimen collection, height and weight) utilizing learned technical skills under the direction of the RN. Accurately documents patient data and comfort rounds in Wellsoft system.
- Correctly makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
- Notifies nurse immediately for patient's complaints of pain/discomfort and any observed change in condition. Provides appropriate interventions for pain as directed by nurse and reports outcomes.
- Assists with the elimination needs of the patient while providing privacy and dignity.
- Performs rounding as per guidelines.
- Correctly feeds patients.
- Performs tasks to maintain patient mobility.
- Accurately maintains feeding tubes.
- Accurately performs incentive spirometry and pulse oximetry.
- Accurately obtains and documents temperatures, pulses, respirations and blood pressure.
- Accurately measures and documents intake and output.
- Reports patient intake and output to nurse.
- Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment, supplies and other pertinent resources.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
- 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
- Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
- Continuing Education / Onsite Training
- A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
- Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
