Patient Care Tech, Med Surg, Per Diem

Position Overview Under the direction of the appropriate licensed clinician, provides patient care to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients and assists members of the healthcare team. As an integral member of the patient care team, serves both internal and external customers including patients, nurses, physicians and other colleagues who support the delivery of care and services. Hiring Compensation Hiring Range: $15.00 - $25.82. Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations. Schedule Days: Sunday through Saturday. Hours: varies. Shift: Mixed Shift – 8 Hours. Major Responsibilities Provides clear, timely communication to the RN regarding observations and changes seen in patients, such as changes in skin condition, vital signs, and/or mental status. Provides constant observation of high‑risk patients as assigned by the Resource Nurse or designee. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment, including use of interventions to de‑escalate patients and, if unsuccessful, assists in restraints in accordance with training and education. Assists patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment. Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients using proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work‑related activities. Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors. Maintains regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed. All responsibilities are essential job functions. Position Qualifications License/Certification/Education: Minimum of a high school education or GED. Current Basic Life Support. Experience/Skills: Demonstrated competency attainment in the Patient Care Technician I level, work a minimum of 800 hours and at least 6 months as a PCT I, or 6 months of prior inpatient/outpatient direct patient care experience. Ability to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner. Medical Terminology. Computer skills. Strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients. Proven problem‑solving abilities for routine situations. Ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations. Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Hand dexterity, hearing and vision are required to take direction from a patient or provider, adjust equipment and observe and describe conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein)