PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-Surgical Unit-12 hrs-Day

Position Overview

Patient Care Technician – Full Time | Day Shift (7am–7pm). Under the supervision of a nurse and taking into consideration the developmental needs of the patient, the technician performs routine patient activities and delegated care procedures of a specialized and technical nature.

Compensation: Minimum $18.41 per hour – Maximum $27.70 per hour, commensurate with equity and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the patient with changing/dressing.
• Transports the patient by stretcher, bed, or wheelchair (this is a large part of the job).
• Identifies abnormal findings that could adversely affect surgical and patient outcomes, including abnormal vital signs, Accucheck results, lab, EKG, and CXR results.
• Report all abnormal findings to the appropriate nursing staff.
• Escorts patients to holding rooms.
• Assists with patient changing and removal of belongings such as jewelry, dentures, contact lenses, etc.
• Verifies patient information.
• Orients patients and families to the environment.
• Obtains vital signs.

Required Qualifications

• Provides basic clinical skills required to safely perform routine delegated patient care activities, accurately record and report pertinent clinical data, and effectively use specialized patient care equipment.
• Must have Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Must possess BLS certification provided by AHA, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.
• One year of clinical experience is required or successful completion of the intern program.

Benefits & Perks

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee tuition reimbursement
• Dependent tuition reimbursement
• Daycare
• On-campus gym