Patient Care Tech (PCT) FT / PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Landmark Hospital of Columbia is expanding! We are seeking compassionate Patient Care Techs who are committed to delivering great patient care to hospital patients. This is a great opportunity to work alongside our nursing, respiratory and rehabilitation teams in an acute-care setting. Landmark Hospital values our Patient Care Techs as a significant role in overall care as our patient's journey toward healing.

Shifts : Full Time & PRN Day, Night & Weekend Shifts available. Competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time workers. (We have 12 hour shifts and Full time is 3 shifts a week, PRN is a minimum of 1 shift every every 2 weeks.)

Key Duties : Perform basic care skills under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse including vital signs, intake / output measurement, catheter care, CPR, restraint management, bowel and bladder training, and documentation of care in the patient record. Responsible for assisting the licensed nurse in meeting the patient's needs in the areas of personal hygiene, personal care, skin care, grooming, rest, activity, nourishment, body mechanics, elimination, and psychosocial support.

Requirements for Patient Care Tech (PCT) / Certified Nursing Asst (CNA)

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certification (Certified Nursing Assistant for State of Missouri) Preferred
• Current BLS
• 1-3 years of related experience
• Long-term acute care / hospital experience preferred

Shift Responsibilities

1. Shift Start & Reporting

The shift begins promptly at 6 : 00 AM .

Handoff report to the oncoming shift must be completed before leaving .

2. Patient Monitoring

Complete all ordered vital signs and blood glucose checks .

Perform and document routine safety checks for all assigned patients.

3. Intake & Output (I&O) Management

Empty Foley catheters and ostomies at least once prior to the end of shift.

Accurately document all patient intake and output.

4. Call Light Response

Remain in a location where call lights are visible.

Respond promptly and appropriately to all patient requests.

5. Repositioning

Turn and reposition patients at least every 2 hours .

6. Hygiene

Provide bed baths and assist with all personal hygiene needs, including toileting.

7. Meal Support

Deliver meal trays to patients.

Return one hour later to :

Document meal intake for each patient.

Return remaining trays to the dirty utility room.

8. Environmental Cleanliness

Remove any full or malodorous trash from patient rooms promptly.

Collect and remove soiled linens as needed.

About us - Landmark Hospitals :

We are looking forward to talking to you about the opportunities available at Landmark Hospitals. Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, hospital system with locations in Georgia & Missouri. Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and accredited as long-term acute care hospitals under CIHQ. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets and we specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients.

What it is like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and operate with an experienced and understanding administration who listen to and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through :

If you enjoy working in a vibrant critical care atmosphere, with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate care to the patients, come grow with us!

https : / / www.landmarkhospitals.com /

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.