Patient Care Tech (PCT) - ER

Conifer Health Solutions

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides specific nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The PCT is expected to provide an excellent patient experience consistent with Relationship-Based Care, anticipate and respond to patient needs, and provide intentional, patient-focused care. The role involves working in a secure department with access to areas where medications are stored.

The PCT helps prepare hospital rooms for new admissions, conducts patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines, and helps maintain an orderly and comfortable environment. The PCT approaches patients and families with compassion, offers emotional support, demonstrates courtesy and professionalism, and respects cultural and spiritual differences through culturally competent care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Completion of PCT training, CNA training, or an equivalent training program.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the hospital environment.
• Previous hospital and/or health care related experience.
• Current CNA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide specific nursing care under the direction of an RN or LPN and ensure activities of daily living are provided, including hygiene, mobility, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs.
• Monitor and record intake and output.
• Measure oxygenation using pulse oximetry.
• Obtain patient weight using a standing, sling, bed, or chair scale.
• Report patient complaints of pain.
• Promptly report observations of changes in patient condition, including vital signs and level of consciousness, to an RN or LPN.
• Perform or assist with bathing, oral and denture care, and shampooing.
• Observe changes in skin integrity and ensure patients receive adequate position changes to prevent skin breakdown.
• Measure, apply, and remove anti-embolism stockings.
• Apply and remove sequential-compression devices.
• Apply and remove Buck’s traction after its initial application by an RN or PT.
• Provide care as directed by the RN or LPN according to the SKIN bundle.
• Prepare hospital rooms for new admissions, anticipate patient needs, respond to requests promptly, and perform patient rounding according to unit-specific guidelines.
• Maintain an orderly and comfortable environment and provide compassionate, respectful, culturally competent support to patients and families.

Benefits

• Travel stipend of $60 per day for anyone traveling more than 60 miles one way to Holy Cross.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $2,500, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED