Patient Care Support Tech-Nursing Admin (Full-Time, Days)
Patient Care Support Tech-Nursing Admin (Full-Time, Days)
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Job Description
Compensation range:
$19.66 - $25.16Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience
Shift: Days 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 non-scheduled 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 service oriented fashion; recognizing their important contribution to patient satisfaction.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
Current CPR certification
Code Orange team member within 1 year of hire or transfer (dept tracked)
Code Gray responder Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) Training within 1 year of hire or transfer (dept tracked)
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.
Benefits Information
Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees including but not limited to:
- $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
- Prescription and dental group insurance
- Retirement with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as its earned
- Extended Sick Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance
Please visit the employee benefits page at get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email to receive a full summary of benefits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
