Patient Care Technician - Medical Unit

LMH Health•Lawrence, KS

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician provides selected patient care activities under the direction of an RN. The role requires excellent customer service and teamwork, recognizing changes in patient condition and reporting them to the appropriate person, assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, and responding compassionately to patient requests and call lights in a timely manner. The scheduled hours are 0645–1915.

Requirements

Current Kansas Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification, completion of a Medical Assistant program (CMA), current EMT training certification, or completion of one year of nursing school.
Current BLS certification.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care in accordance with treatment plans as directed by the charge nurse, RN, or nursing director.
Accompany patients to treatments throughout the facility.
Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform and assist with patient lifts, transfers, positioning, and ambulation.
Observe, report, and document questionable patient conditions to the RN on duty.
Assist with patient meals and bathing as directed.
Perform nursing care appropriate to the population served on the unit, as referenced in the Administrative, Scope of Services Policy.
Comply with laws and regulations when maintaining patient information.
Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Respond to patient requests and call lights in a timely and compassionate manner.