Patient Care Technician III

SoutheastHEALTH
Cape Girardeau, MO
Full-time

Cape Girardeau, MO Banked Monitors Nights

Job SummaryProvide basic patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Essential Functions

  • Have a positive attitude, contribute to the team with positive relationships and a strong work ethic.
  • Provides excellent customer service for patients, families, and co-workers by treating them in a respectful, courteous, and caring manner
  • Promotes a culture of safety : utilize gait belts for transfers, wheelchairs, walkers, good body mechanics, etc.
  • Listens well and communicates clearly and tactfully
  • Actively participates in purposeful rounding to include 5 Ps +1 (Pain, Potty, Position, Presence, and Possessions + Plan of Care) and recognizes that rounds will happen with our patients, not on our patients
  • Follows infection prevention guidelines
  • Obtains and accurately documents vital signs and Intake and Output, daily weight, specimen collections, and ambulation for all patients when applicable
  • Responds to patient needs and requests in a timely manner with courtesy
  • Answers all call light phone calls in a timely manner following the patient experience initiatives
  • Reports any abnormal or unexpected findings to the nurse caring for the patient
  • Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living to include meals, ambulating, personal hygiene, dressing patient, changing bed linens, assisting with toileting, and turning / repositioning
  • Transports patients to / from other departments throughout the organization
  • Assures patients remain on telemetry and notifies Banked Monitors when patient is coming off telemetry or leaving the floor for any reason
  • Documents all care provided accurately and in a timely manner
  • Follows patient experience initiatives including the no pass zone and commit-to-sit.
  • Conducts handoff with oncoming staff at the bedside
  • Functions as a Patient Safety Attendant as needed with appropriate training
  • Any other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of the organization

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
  • Formal or on the job training
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
  • BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required
  • Current CNA or PCT, attended an approved UAP training course, or has documented work experience as a CNA, EMT or surgical tech in the past three years as noted in state regulations
  • 30+ days ago
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