Patient Care Technican - PRN - Days

Your Job In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you\'ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff. Hours of Work 1 Shift per Week; 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM Days Of Week Varies; Weekends and Holidays Required Work Shift PRN (United States of America) Job Description Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you\'ll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff. Your Job Requirements Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the nursing program Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman Or foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required High school diploma or GED required Your Job Responsibilities Communicate clearly and openly Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment Be accountable for your performance Always look for ways to improve the patient experience Take initiative for your professional growth Be engaged and eager to build a winning team Methodist Celina Medical Center is located on a 40+ acre campus just off of Dallas Parkway, and will serve as the community’s first full-service hospital, serving Celina and surrounding communities. The four-story medical center will open with 51 beds, with plans for expansion, and will feature a range of services including cardiology, women’s services, orthopedics, robotic surgery, and more. The campus will also include a 40,000-square-foot medical office building. The $237 million facility will be one of Celina’s largest employers in the fastest growing city in the country. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Additional Job Description Category B: Employee with patient care impact. FLSA: Non-exempt Job Purpose Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff. Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System. Age Specific Care Considerations Adults: 18+ years - 35 years Adults: 35+ years - 65 years Adults: 65+ years Children D: 12+ years - 18 years Related Work Experience and Other Skills Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change. Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members Able to follow oral and written instructions Demonstrates accountability for own actions. Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code. Demonstrates initiative, is a self-starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated. Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications. Demonstrates understanding of MHD guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines. Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems. Physical Demands and Work Environment General Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of time General Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of time General Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of time General Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of time Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic Irritants Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category I Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious Diseases Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory Irritants Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin Irritants Hazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical Equipment Hazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp Utensils Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time Sensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise Level Sensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud Noise Sensory Demands: Vision Essential Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time Work Environment: Works Indoors Job Roles If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically delineated for assigned unit: Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a timely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues. #J-18808-Ljbffr Methodist Health System