Patient Care Tech - Telemetry - Maryview Medical Center

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal state and local regulations and within the policies procedures and guidelines of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include but not limited to care and comfort vital sign measurement personal care and hygiene and assists with mobility including unitbased specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides highlevel customer service to all patients patients family visitors and employees.
• Provides accurate precise timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in handoff/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patients interests and hobbies.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

Must have completed one of the following: (required)
Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR
Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC) OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Education
None

Work Experience
Recent experience in acute care physicians office home health/hospice or long term care facility with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Language
None

Skills

• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls skin breakdown suicide prevention environment of care)
• Knowledge and demonstration of infection prevention and transmissionbased precautions
• Understanding of clerical duties and officebased technology
• Ability to work in a team
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs intake/output change in patient condition)
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Ability to assist with feeding hydration and nutrition
• Ability to assist with bowel and bladder elimination
• Ability to assist with ambulation and patient mobility
• Use of clinical technology
• Compassionate relationshipbased approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of comma

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions
Prolonged periods of working alone

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (050 lbs.) 3466%
Lifting/Carrying (50100 lbs.) 67100%
Push/Pull (050 lbs.) 3466%
Push/Pull (50100 lbs.) 3466%
Stoop/Kneel 3466%
Crawling 133%
Climbing 133%
Balance 3466%
Bending 67100%
Sitting 3466%
Walking 67100%
Standing 67100%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity far
Acuity near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates (04 weeks)
Infant (112 months)
Pediatrics (112 years)
Adolescents (1317 years)
Adults (1864 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Bon Secours

About Us

As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) Maryview Medical Center

Job Summary:

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides basic health care and support to patients under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated healthcare professional. As part of our team the Patient Care Tech (PCT) is responsible for sanitizing and cleaning patients rooms monitoring patients health and vital signs as well as assisting patients with basic needs like feeding and grooming.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care to include but not limited to care and comfort vital sign measurement personal care and hygiene and assists with mobility including unitbased specialty duties.
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and/or concerns.
• Provides highlevel customer service to all patients patients family visitors and employees.
• Provides accurate precise timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
• Participates in handoff/report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving.
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated.
• Mobilizes patients using therapeutic transfer techniques which foster independence and safety.
• Fosters independence by encouraging patients to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Individualizes care based on patients interests and hobbies.

Education:

• None

Licensure/Certification:

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

• Must have completed one of the following: (required)

  Successful completion of nursing aide training program OR
  Successful passing of STNA State Tested Nurse Aide (required if OH LTC) OR CNA Certified Nurse Aide OR Nurses Aide state testing or completed a nursing program that had one clinical nursing course and one clinical rotation OR 1 year of relevant experience in a clinical setting

Experience:

• Recent experience in acute care physicians office home health/hospice or longterm care facility with a preference for the setting in which they are applying (preferred not required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses problemsolving skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Ability to be proactive in a rapidly changing environment
  

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .