Patient Care Tech FT Days Med Surg South

Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Responsibilities Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN. Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices. Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs. Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures. Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs), measures vital signs, performs bedside blood glucose testing, and makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy. Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). Performs post‑mortem care. Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures, prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers, and discharges patients from the system. Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse. Collects and labels specimens. Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment. Schedule 12 hour Days; 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; rotating weekends and holidays Minimum Qualifications Must be 16 years of age. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire. Compensation and Benefits Competitive compensation package with a full benefits plan and opportunities for growth within the system. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health