PCT PRN Float Pool

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Patient Care Tech, you are on the front line of care, anticipating and answering the needs of patients. This hands-on, personal care nursing role requires kindness, respect, and empathy. You will be responsible for various patient care tasks, including assisting with data collection for assessments, patient hygiene, nutrition, and personal care. Maintaining a safe and clean environment, completing patient rounding, and enhancing knowledge for career development are also key aspects of this role. Embracing teamwork and direction is essential for performing duties effectively.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, appropriate work experience.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

Responsibilities

• Assist in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
• Assist with the patient hygiene, nutrition and personal care needs and patient-related tasks.
• Maintain and advocate a safe environment for everyone.
• Maintain a clean environment in patient care area.
• Complete patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.
• Enhance knowledge and seek opportunities for career development.
• Embrace teamwork and direction in performance of duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED