PCT ED FT Days
Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Your job is more than a job.
Why a Great Place to Work:
Youre more than your job. Everyone is. And thats what makes you great at your joball the little extras you bring to work every day the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And weve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. Youll see it when you come to work here in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal every family we comfort every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health and youll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
Essential Functions:
The Patient Care Technician works on basic care for adult and geriatric patients needs including but not limited to comfort hygiene safety environmental cleanliness under the supervision of professional and practical nursing staff. Completes documentation of patient related tasks. Performs all functions delegated by the nurse staff and adheres to the policies procedures and scope of practice.
Patient Care:
Assists the nurse in collection of data used for assessment of patients conditions as assigned including vital signs weights blood glucose monitoring I&O etc.
Assists with the patients hygiene nutrition and personal care needs.
Completes documentation of patient related tasks.
People and Quality:
Ensures patient safety by maintaining a safe environment under the direction of the nurse.
Communicates effectively about patient care and needs while on duty.
Supports team work of the unit in meeting patient needs.
Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge Introduce Duration Explanation and Thank You) when interacting with a patient or family.
Maintains a clean environment in patient care area.
Service:
Supports team work of the unit in meeting patient needs.
Completes patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.
Growth:
Seeks knowledge and opportunities for career development and in support of unit/department growth.
Community:
Accepts direction of the supervisor and LPN/RN to perform other duties as assigned and participates in LCMCs community events.
Education:
REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent appropriate work experience.
Work Experience:
- 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a team environment.
- Ability to recognize problematic behaviors.
- Ability to follow direction of the LPN/RN/Charge Nurse for the shift.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Basic Life Support/CPR (BLS)--Provider: American Heart Association
- Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI) from the Crisis Prevention Institute is required with 90 days of hire into an Emergency Room or Behavioral Health Unit.
- CNA/PCT certification Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification (CPCT/A)--Nationally accredited and recognized by the State of Louisiana
Job Qualifications:
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT:
Days (United States of America)LCMC Health is a community.
Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity originality equity inclusion and a little come on in attitude is the foundation of LCMC Healths culture of everyday extraordinary
About New Orleans East Hospital
New Orleans East Hospital vital to LCMC Healths incredible community of care has been New Orleans Easts and the surrounding communitys trusted healthcare leader since 2014 embodying our mission of not only superior care but healthcare with heart courtesy concern kindness and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital and our Leapfrog Grade A Hospital Safety distinction.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities not problems its all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas differences and each other.
- Love what makes you you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
Simple things make the difference.
1. To get started take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
2. To ensure quality care and service we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
3. To keep our career applications up-to-date applications are inactive after 6 months and therefore require a new application for employment to be completed.
4. To expedite the hiring process proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
About Company
LCMC Health is a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: provide the best possible care and put a little more heart into healthcare.
