Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Telemetry - FT Days

A brief summary of what's ahead. Location: Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.9 Job position summary: The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients under the direction of a physician or nursing staff. Benefits Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Holiday premium pay Shift and weekend differential pay 401k with a 6% employer match Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Employee assistance program Essential Responsibilities Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures. Provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric. Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values. Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI). Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public. General Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned. People Management Responsibilities: No. Minimum Qualifications Certification as an MA, CNA, EMT, or HHA in the state of Kansas OR at least one semester of Nursing School. Current BLS/CPR card prior to participating in patient care activities. Successful completion of on the job training for sterile technique, maintenance of sterile field and instrument care/handling (Obstetrics and Surgery). Successful completion of on the job EKG and phlebotomy training (Emergency). Preferred Qualifications Previous exposure to a medical environment. Certification as a MA, CNA, EMT, or HHA in the state of Kansas. Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Basic computer skills. Moderate computer skills required for Telesitter. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Possess compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care. Physical Requirements With or without accommodation. Very Heavy Work: Occasionally exerting greater than 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 50 lbs. 75-100% of the day may be standing or walking. Equal Employment Opportunity Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. #J-18808-Ljbffr