Patient Care Technician Medical Surgical
About The Position
Join a dynamic, innovative 36-bed Medical/Surgical unit serving a diverse patient population, including general medical-surgical patients, post-operative orthopedic patients, and trauma patients recovering from injuries such as hip and ankle fractures. The Patient Care Technician supports patient recovery through hands-on care, including vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, ambulation, repositioning, and assistance with mobility goals. The unit is HonorHealth’s pilot site for Virtual Nursing and Virtual Sitter programs, using technology to enhance patient safety, reduce falls, and improve the patient experience. The team welcomes people who are new to healthcare or acute care, as well as those looking to grow their clinical skills. Strong communication, compassion, a positive attitude, engagement, and a commitment to patient-focused care are valued; technical skills can be taught. This is a full-time night-shift position with three 12-hour shifts, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Shift and weekend coverage are self-scheduled, and scheduled workdays may vary. Weekend and holiday rotations are required. Weekend, evening, and night shift differentials are offered where applicable. The Patient Care Technician provides patient-related care based on growth and development across the life span of patients served in the unit. Under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver, the technician assists with care, observes and reports changes in patient condition, and maintains accurate documentation of care delivered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of Block 1 in Nursing, or qualification as a Medical Assistant (MA), Nursing Assistant (NA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Behavioral Health Technician (BHT), or six months of experience in a healthcare setting within the last year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Strong communication skills, compassion, a positive attitude, engagement, and a patient-focused commitment.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of acute care experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide and collaborate on direct patient care services under the direct supervision of a licensed caregiver.
- Assist with personal care, activities of daily living, vital signs, intake and output, ambulation, interventions, and selected portions of the patient care plan as directed by a nurse.
- Assist, observe, and report changes in patient condition to a licensed caregiver.
- Maintain accurate medical record documentation related to care delivered.
- Address or direct questions and concerns from patients, families, caregivers, or healthcare team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Weekend shift differentials are offered.
- Evening and night shift differentials are offered where applicable.
- Self-scheduling for shift and weekend coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
