PCT - Telemetry Full Time 7p-7a

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients under the direction of a physician or nursing staff. This is a full-time telemetry position with a 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. schedule at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center; the listed full-time equivalent is 0.9. The PCT documents care accurately and promptly, follows unit and department competencies, policies, and procedures, and provides directed care to patients from newborn through geriatric age. The role also requires adherence to the health system’s mission, vision, values, and privacy and security requirements for protected health information, as well as effective, professional communication with patients, representatives, colleagues, physicians, contractors, outside agencies, and the public. Other duties may be assigned. The position requires a Kansas certification as an MA, CNA, PCT, EMT, or HHA, or at least one semester of nursing school. A current BLS/CPR card is required before participating in patient care activities. Additional on-the-job training requirements are specified for sterile technique and instrument care in Obstetrics and Surgery, and for EKG and phlebotomy in Emergency. The work is classified as very heavy: it may involve occasionally exerting more than 100 pounds and constantly exerting up to 50 pounds. Standing or walking may account for 75–100% of the workday. The posting offers paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday premium pay, shift and weekend differential pay, a 401(k) with an employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and an employee assistance program.

Requirements

Kansas certification as an MA, CNA, PCT, EMT, or HHA, or at least one semester of nursing school.
Current BLS/CPR card before participating in patient care activities.
Successful completion of on-the-job training in sterile technique, maintenance of a sterile field, and instrument care and handling for Obstetrics and Surgery, as applicable.
Successful completion of on-the-job EKG and phlebotomy training for Emergency, as applicable.
Basic computer skills; moderate computer skills are required for Telesitter.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.

Nice To Haves

Previous exposure to a medical environment.
Kansas certification as a MA, CNA, EMT, or HHA.
Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

Complete timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Health System or affiliate policy.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to provide care according to unit and department competencies, policies, and procedures.
Provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients from newborn through geriatric age.
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
Follow privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of protected health information.
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.