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Patient Care Assistant-ABQ - PT PLACEMENT & TRANSFER CENTER

Presbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque, NM, US
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Patient Care Assistant

Presbyterian is seeking a Patient Care Assistant. Transport patients between clinical and non-clinical departments and nursing units. Transport patients needing admission, surgical and procedural services, inter-unit department transfers, or discharge from facility. Provide observation and companionship to appropriate hospitalized patient. Assist and provide basic ADLs as appropriate and directed. Provide general support for the operation of a nursing department including assuring availability of supplies and equipment as pertaining to transport.

  • This is a Full Time position (.45 to .89) - Exempt : No
  • Job is based at Presbyterian Hospital
  • Work hours : Varied Days and Hours

Ideal Candidate : Less than 1 year experience in hospital setting and patient transport.

Qualifications

  • Education : High School Diploma / GED
  • BLS Certification required at the time of hire.
  • Receives on-the-job training and competency verification to perform primary functions.

    • Responsibilities

  • Maintain established departmental policies, procedures and expectations.
  • Maintains established medical therapies to include, but not limited to : Oxygen, IVs, restraints, catheters, isolation precautions, etc. during transport and notifies nursing staff immediately if medical equipment alarms.
  • Responsible for effective communication between patients, families, healthcare team members and Presbyterian Care Connection (PCC).
  • Retrieve, store and transport oxygen cylinders according to hospital policy.
  • Follows assigned priority as directed for admission, discharge, surgical and procedural services and transfer activity via correct mode of transport to include but not limited to : Wheelchairs, stretchers / gurney, bed and bariatric bed.
  • Assist with patient transfers from hospital units to other units in and out of the facility.
  • Utilize automated processes within the bed tracking system to notify PCC of patient activity and work closely with PCC on patient flow and effective facility movement.
  • Gather monitors and other essential equipment pertinent to transport from within facility to ensure equipment is available when needed.
  • Deliver malfunctioning equipment to Maintenance for repair.
  • Provide safety and security monitoring for assigned patients. Alerts nursing staff of changes in patient condition as directed and respond to patient call lights as needed.

    • Benefits

    Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

    The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activitieslike challenges, webinars, and screeningswith opportunities to earn gift cards and other incentives.

    As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships.

    Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

    AA / EOE / VET / DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

    Maximum Offer for this position is up to

    USD $19.73 / Hr.

    Compensation Disclaimer

    The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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