Patient Care Tech
The Patient Care Tech functions as a member of the team to support patient care which may include the Tele-Companion, and Tele-Tech programs. They are responsible for the more complex personal patient care duties such as supporting diagnostic procedures, assisting with technical nursing treatments, patient charting, and patient instruction. All of these activities require direct work relationships with patients and participation as a member of the nursing care team in direct services to patients. The Tele-Companion is responsible for the safety of a patient admitted to the hospital because of physiologic, mental and / or behavioral limitations that are deemed at risk for additional self-injury. Tele-Tech responsibilities include coordinating availability of telemetry transmitters, lead cables and other monitoring supplies and applying electrocardiography leads. Ambulatory Patient Care Tech responsibilities may also include but are not limited to performance of chart review, pre-visit planning, patient intake, production and management of schedule tracking and referral reports, scheduling of patient appointments, referrals, procedures, and lab tests, coordination of the prescription assistance program, and patient pre and prior authorization. Patient Care Techs must have excellent analytical and technical skills, must be detail oriented, and demonstrate adaptability to change based on evidence-based practice. Patient care techs will function in alignment with Bozeman Health duties and delegation policies.
Minimum Qualifications :
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- American Heart Association BLS
- Nurse Aide or Emergency Medical Technician certification
- Prior work experience in health care
- Prior education in or work experience with medical terminology
Essential Job Functions :
Meet the Patient Care Tech competency assessment / skills checklist requirements within three (3) months of hireComplete Safety Companion / TeleCompanion competency and training where applicableUtilize Standard Precautions in caring for all patientsProvide for patient safetyMaintain and promote patient satisfactionPerform basic nursing care with dignity and respectCollect and document patient information including but not limited to, vital signs, height, and weight, in the patient electronic health recordOrder necessary suppliesPerform designated basic treatments and procedures as specific to work areaPerform additional role-appropriate skills following training and demonstrated competenceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all timesExercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentialityPerforms essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environmentLearns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman HealthStrong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsAnalyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlinesSchedule Requirements :
This role requires regular and sustained attendance.The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.Physical Requirements :
Lifting (Repeatedly 50 pounds)Sit (Occasionally)Stand (Repeatedly)Walk (Repeatedly)Climb (Rarely)Twist / Bend / Stoop / Kneel (Repeatedly)Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly)Push / Pull (Repeatedly)Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)Vision (Continuously)Cognitive Skills (Continuously)Exposures (Continuously) : Bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, medications, cleaning products, disinfectants, infectious diseases, emotionally challenging situations