Medical Surgical 4C Patient Care Tech, PT Nights
Company: BAPTIST CAMPUS
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview *Patient Care Technician Full-time Sign-on Bonus
$1,500, ask a Recruiter for details* BSA Health System is an
extensive hospital system providing clinical excellence to the
Texas Panhandle and the tri-state area. BSA is acclaimed for its
superior quality and customer service. The Patient Care Technician
provides basic patient care under nursing supervision and observes
the patients' progress to report to the licensed nursing staff (RN
and LVN's). The PCT will assist with patient care and comfort,
hygiene and ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) including bed baths
and/or showers, restroom assistance, nutrition/eating, obtain vital
signs, and collect specimens for lab test. The PCT provides linen
changes and basic housekeeping as needed for the patient, mobility,
transport, and ensures patient safety with prompt response to
patient request and call lights. Patient coverage assignments are
10 - 15 patients per PCT based on unit census with some 1:1 patient
coverage assignments as needed. The PCT will assist with the
management and flow of the unit by assisting with admits,
discharges, transfer/transport patients, electronic patient
documentation, answers telephones, collect and delivers specimens.
Responsibilities Licenses and Certifications: Minimum 18-yrs of age
CPR certified from the American Heart Association or American Red
Cross Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Previous hospital
based Patient Care Assistant/Tech., Medical Assistant, EMT-B and/or
CNA preferred but not required Texas CNA certificate; current or
previously held in good standing Nursing students with Intro to
Nursing complete and/or presently in the first semester of
clinicals Acute care setting of patient drains, tubes, and specimen
collection Acute care setting of infection control protocols Able
to pass the BSA Acute Care Technical Skills Competency to include
but not limited to: Manual Blood Pressure, I & O Calculation,
Measure Height and Weight, Glucose Monitoring Ability to recognize
important patient observations and communicate it to the
appropriate team member Ability to manipulate, position, transfer
and ambulate various size patients both full assist or partial
assist Basic addition and subtraction skills required Computer
skills necessary; minimum 25wpm accurate EMR EPIC documentation
Medical terminology a plus Prioritize multiple requests Ability to
multi-task constantly and tolerate multiple interruptions Clear and
effective communication (written and verbal) with patients,
families and other healthcare professionals Outgoing; friendly and
compassionate customer service skills needed; must be committed to
patient and family satisfaction Qualifications
Keywords: BAPTIST CAMPUS, Amarillo , Medical Surgical 4C Patient Care Tech, PT Nights, Healthcare , Amarillo, Texas
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