Patient Care Technician Surgical Care Center Full Time Days

Full time Days, 6am-6:30pm with every other weekend. CDH Surgical Care Center (2 B/C). 49 bed unit caring for post-surgical, acute care patients recovering from a variety of orthopedic and general surgeries. The Patient Care Tech performs basic patient care activities under the supervision of an RN, and adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program.

Responsibilities

Performs basic nursing care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output; Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming and eating; Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff; Assists with keeping patient rooms clean and orderly; Demonstrates flexibility, organization, and multi-tasking, and functions under stressful situations; Utilizes critical thinking to prioritize and complete unit work quickly as needs change; Serves as liaison between patient care units and all other patient related departments; Answers telephone, intercom and call lights politely and communicates information to appropriate staff/family/patient; Manages the overall unit workflow in concert with the charge RN and/or assistant manager, as needed; Performs pre-census and validates daily admission, discharge and census lists, as needed

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent; Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or nursing school students with one semester of clinical completed; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice to have

Phlebotomy experience; Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program or Graduate of Phlebotomy course

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement; Loan forgiveness; 401(k) matching; Lifecycle benefits; Wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being; Protection for unexpected life events