Patient Care Tech- General Medicine (5800)

Patient Care Tech

Provides direct or indirect patient care in accordance with treatment plans as determined / delegated by a licensed nurse or RN. Assists with tasks necessary for the general management and organization of the patient care unit, being flexible meeting patient and / or unit needs.

Patient Care & Service. Provide direct patient care & indirect activities to facilitate unit functioning; provide safe and competent care for patients with relationship to nutritional, skin integrity, elimination & hygiene needs; take patient vital signs; ensure equipment and all facilities are clean and stocked with appropriate supplies

Admission & Transfer of Patients. Assist with admission, discharge and transfer of patients

Preferred Qualifications : Completion of one of the following : Nursing Fundamentals, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, experience as a medical assistant / technician in a health related facility or participation in a Patient Care Technician training program, Associates degree, Customer Service and communication skills

Physical Requirements : Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Pay Range : $18.10 - $19.75