Patient Care Technician Med Surg Berkeley Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Schedule:

7:00am to 7:00pm

Hours per Week:

36

Job Summary:

Assist the staff by performing clerical and patient care duties under the direction of an RN. Maintain and update patient records in a timely orderly manner. Acknowledge and greet customers upon arrival to unit and demonstrate enthusiastic friendly approach.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

One of the following must be met:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have completed Fundamentals of Nursing course or a Nursing Assistant Program.
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Neither HS Diploma nor GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have experience as a patient care technician in an acute care setting or nursing home; or experience with direct patient care (vitals and ADL job duties) in an assisted living facility.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and a current Roper St Francis teammate. Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Graduate of an accredited high school or GED equivalency examination and have a current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA). Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.
• Currently enrolled in or a graduate of an Associates or Bachelors degree (in any field) with no experience requirement. Must successfully complete the RSF PCT Training Program upon hire.

Certification: Current certification as a Nursing Assistant preferred. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification Card.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable): N/A

Other:

Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology. Skill in English grammar and spelling. Neat legible handwriting. Ability to file and maintain patient records (both paper and electronic) files and reports. Excellent communication skills. Ability to use office equipment such as multi-line telephones computer terminals and printers. Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nursing care. Ability to report changes in the patients condition to the professional nurse. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment. Skill in maintaining patient care record. Ability to communicate clearly.

Contacts:

Constant interaction with internal and external customers to include (but not limited to) patients families physicians employees and visitors.

Work Demands/Environment:

Frequent standing walking bending crouching stooping. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting moving or carrying pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions deadlines or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES for all except Perioperative Services % OF TIME

1. Performs delegated direct patient care activities under the direction of a registered nurse.

20%

2. Reports conditions of patients including changes or abnormal findings to appropriate registered nurse.

20%

3. Documents VS and ADLs concurrently in appropriate format and notifies RN/LPN with abnormal variations

10%

4. Provides nursing care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patient diversity acknowledges patient rights and identifies resources to meet patient needs.

10%

5. Acts as a patient advocate.

10%

6. Correctly and efficiently transcribes physician orders to include computer order entry.

10%

7. Insures compliance with regulatory requirements core measures infection prevention patient safety and quality initiatives to achieve optimal clinical and organizational outcomes.

10%

8. Maintains a well-organized workstation and provides an environment that is conducive to work flow. Maintains medical record in appropriate order.

10%

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 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 .