General Medical 5AB, Patient Care Tech., PRN Days
Company: BAPTIST CAMPUS
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview 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 General Medical 5A/B unit is a 45-bed unit
consisting of general medical patients with a mix of Cardio IMCU
and Med-Surg overflow. The unit is supported by a team consisting
of the Unit Secretary, Patient Care Unit Coordinators, Patient Care
Technicians, Transporters, Nutrition Ambassadors, RN's, LVN's, RN
Shift Supervisor, a Clinical Educator, a Manager and the Director
working as a cohesive team to ensure excellent patient care.
Responsibilities 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. Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications: Minimum 18-yrs of age High School
diploma or GED preferred 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 all levels 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
Keywords: BAPTIST CAMPUS, Amarillo , General Medical 5AB, Patient Care Tech., PRN Days, Healthcare , Amarillo, Texas
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