Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Rehab

Patient Care Tech

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness

• Lifestyle Engagement
• e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
• e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shifts (2p-10p)
• Every other weekend required (Friday-Sunday)
• 2-3 holidays required

Unit Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse/Patient Care Technician to join our specialized, 10 bed, inpatient rehabilitation unit. This is located within the ThedaCare Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital. We provide specialized care to patients recovering from stroke, orthopedic procedures, neurological conditions and other life altering trauma. You would be joining a collaborative unit that includes a team of Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and Physiatrists. This role focuses on providing high quality, patient-centered care. We are dedicated to helping patients regain independence and improve quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.
• Checks patients' vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type.
• Provides compassionate care and listens to patients' concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.
• Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.
• Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.
• Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients.
• Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing).
• Obtains and reports patient intake and output.
• Performs electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.
• Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety.
• Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age required except for Peabody Manor, The Heritage or Juliette Manor
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Scheduled FTE: 0.5

Location: Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: No

Worker Shift Details: PM