Patient Care Technician - Acute Care - Days Shift (0.9 FTE)

Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for performing routine daily patient care in accordance with established nursing care practices. Participates as a member of the health care team, working within his/her licensure scope of practice under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and follows Summit Pacific behavior and service standards to maintain a positive work environment that promotes high-quality patient care experiences.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs direct patient care activities as assigned and within the scope of the NA-C license, as delegated by the Registered Nurse.
• Effectively performs a variety of technical skills to support timely and efficient patient care.
• Greets and escorts patients to rooms. Assists with transporting patients and loading/unloading as instructed.
• Assists patients with personal care which may include but is not limited to dressing/undressing, bathing, positioning, mouth and skin care, toileting assistance, eating and hydration.
• Anticipates patient needs; makes frequent rounds, observes response to verbal/non-verbal communications, ensures call lights and TV controls are within reach and responds quickly and politely to call lights/pages.
• Performs as a productive member of the patient care team.
• Maintains unit and patient room supplies. Assists with cleaning ("turning over") rooms between patients. Checks for outdated supplies. Maintains spaces in an orderly fashion.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Function Staff Member Responsibilities:

• Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Builds and maintains working relationships.
• Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and, co-workers.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning & development.
• Exhibits effective work skills.
• Facilitates Teamwork.
• Fosters an environment of trust.
• Supports SP mission, vision, and values.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
• Completion of a Washington State Approved Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• One -Two years of work experience in a patient care setting, acute care preferred.
• Telemetry experience preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Medical Assistant Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Working knowledge of current patient care practices within the nursing assistant scope.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to act in accordance with Summit Pacific Behavior Standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize assigned work in coordination with other activities on the unit.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting <10 lbs, 10-35 lbs, >35 lbs.
• Carrying <10 lbs, 10-35 lbs, >35 lbs.
• Pushing/Pulling 0-35 lbs.
• Sitting, Standing, Walking.
• Bending/Stooping, Crouching.
• Exposure to BBP.
• Vision, Hearing, Speech within normal range.

FTE: 0.9

Work Shift: SVC Contract 12 hour shifts in a 40 hour work week

Working Location: Elma, Washington