Patient Care Technician (PCT) PICU (0.75 FTE Straight Nights)

Gillette Children's•St Paul, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gillette Children's is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our PICU team! This is a 0.75 FTE position (60 hours per pay period) with 12-hour shifts, straight nights, and requires working every third weekend. The PCT position is for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the main St. Paul location. Pediatric healthcare experience is preferred. The purpose of this position is to provide both clerical support and patient care responsibilities. Clerical support includes coordination of communication, transcription of provider orders, and maintenance of unit supplies. Patient care involves assisting the professional nurse in meeting the basic activities of daily living (ADL) needs of the patient, maintaining an orderly and safe physical environment, and performing venipuncture, IV starts, and assisting with medical procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Current CPR certification (BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association) is required. If candidate holds valid CPR for Healthcare providers through another acceptable organization (as determined by Gillette), candidate may be able to begin employment but must complete CPR BLS for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association within one month of employment.
Knowledge of venipuncture, IV starts, prior experience assisting with medical procedures.
Ability to transcribe physician orders, knowledge of medical terminology and its application.
Pediatric experience - interest in working with children, adolescents with disabilities, and their families.
Demonstrates skill in interpersonal communication as related to patient, family, co-workers, physicians, and others.
Physically able to work hours required and transport/transfer patients.
Potential exposure to infectious disease and hazardous substances.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric healthcare experience preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Military Medical Training or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Performs nursing-delegated functions and interacts with families in a manner which reinforces the principles of family focused care.
Maintains all special-order supplies and equipment.
Accurately transcribes and processes orders.
Maintains an orderly and safe patient environment.
Maintains unit supplies and equipment through routine inventories and ordering.
Coordinates the communication flow both intra- and interdepartmentally to ensure efficient function of the department.
Promotes quality care through identification of problems and opportunities for improvement, and by participating in unit planning and action plans.
Participates in activities that promote professional growth, ease of access quality improvement and patient satisfaction.