Patient Care Support Tech- PACA (Full-Time, Varied)
Patient Care Support Tech- PACA (Full-Time, Varied)
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Job Description
Compensation range:
$19.66 $25.16Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Varied Shift length: 12 HoursDays off: Variable
Hours per pay period: 72
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Department leader the Patient Care Support Technician (PCST) will provide patient handling (lift/turn/transfer) assistance in designated departments at Enloe Medical Center. The PCST will provide patient transport at the Esplanade site to/from/between units testing areas ED and/or Surgery as assigned. The PCST will be proficient in the use of Enloe Medical Center patient handling equipment and will work alone with other hospital personnel to perform scheduled and nonscheduled patient lifts turns transports and transfers. The PCST will assist in patient handling/transport equipment management including cleaning and ensuring the equipment is available and in proper working order for use. The PCST will provide instruction on use of the patient handling equipment to general nursing staff as appropriate. The duties of the PCST will be carried out in a customer serviceoriented fashion; recognizing their important contribution to patient satisfaction.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
- Current CPR certification
- Code Gray responder Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Training within 1 year of hire or transfer (dept tracks)
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:
Must demonstrate technical competence excellent communication skills and sensitivity for the hospitalized patient/family. Must have knowledge and skills of basic body mechanics and safe patient lift/transfer techniques including the ability to learn the use of Enloes patient handling equipment. Will work with other staff and must respond to frequent calls in a timely manner. Must be able to train staff in the use of patient handling equipment. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Strength assessment and functional capacity evaluation is required prior to employment offer. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to all eligible employees including medical vision RX and dental group insurance retirement with employer match paid time off (PTO) and an employee assistance program. Please visit the employee benefits page to get more indepth benefits and coverage information or email to receive a full summary of our benefits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
