Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician functions as a clinical support partner, assisting the patient care team by performing various tasks and procedures as instructed by a licensed professional.

You will prioritise and deliver basic patient care, including toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs, while providing excellent customer service when responding to patient and family requests.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritise and deliver basic patient care
• Report and record patient care findings and data in a timely manner
• Perform telemetry duties as required
• Transport medications from the delivery system to the RN as required
• Collaborate and consult with the RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care
• Assume the responsibilities of a health unit coordinator, including answering phones, transcribing physician orders, managing unit records, organising, stocking, and maintaining unit supplies
• Implement plan of care as delegated
• Perform assigned duties within Scope of Practice
• Foster a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency

Requirements:

• Current Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) in the state of practice
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of CNA experience
• Current enrollment in nursing school program

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Education Assistance & more!

Schedule:

• Full-time | 36 hours/week | Three 12-hour shifts
• Night schedule - with rotating weekends & holidays