Lead PCT

Lead Patient Care Technician

Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead Patient Care Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Centerpoint Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Centerpoint Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include : comprehensive medical coverage, additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing are also provided, along with a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, an employee stock purchase plan, family support through fertility and family building benefits, and education assistance. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) and an employee health assistance fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income are available as well.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Lead Patient Care Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

The Lead Patient Care Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the Lead Patient Care Technician assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the PCT's skills / training and the needs of the Department, and performs or assists with more advanced procedures based on one or more achieved specialty certifications. The Lead Patient Care Technician complies with all hospital policies / procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for licensed personnel. In addition, the Lead Patient Care Technician assists with ongoing training and / or precepting of new and current employees as directed by the supervisor. The Lead Patient Care Technician is responsible for ensuring new processes, equipment, and other changes are communicated and / or taught to other PCTs.

What you will do in this role :

Participates in the implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.

Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, intake and output, calorie counts, and other patient information as outlined by policy.

Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. Assists with use of walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs. Transfers patients to and from other units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges. Demonstrates proper body mechanics.

Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed.

Performs hourly rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.

Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including safety rounding, communication fundamentals / AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.

Meets with new hire PCTs at hospital-wide orientation. Precepts all new PCTs to ensure unit expectations and standards are known and followed.

What qualifications you will need :

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Patient Care Tech Training, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Work Experience in lieu of Degree must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

No Travel Required 1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Centerpoint Medical Center is a 285+ bed hospital featuring state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Our hospital offers some of the latest clinical services available to patients. We remain focused on providing compassionate care and top-notch customer service for our patients. We offer many features for visitors, including sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24 / 7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services include Total Joints and Sports Medicine. We are an accredited Cancer Program and Breast Center. We provide Women's Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehab. We are part of HCA Midwest Health, a network of hospitals in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.