Patient Care Tech I (FT)

Company: Coffee Regional Medical C
Location: Douglas
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Department: Medical

• POSITION SUMMARY
  • Certified nursing assistants and/or nursing service techs are employed to take care of patients' everyday needs.
  • Conducts personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, as well as brushing teeth and combing hair.
  • Helps patients in and out of bed, often by lifting or carrying them, and assist them with walking.
  • Answers patients' calls for help, take their vital signs, and monitor their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
  • Works under the supervision of an experienced nurse, and reports any problems or worsening in a patient's condition to the facility staff.
  • Other job requirements may include stocking and keeping storerooms tidy and cleaning patient rooms.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
      • Excellent customer service skills.
      • Reads and understands the English language.
      • Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision
      • Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
      • Ability to process information and prioritize
      • Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills
      • Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed
      • Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions
      • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed
      • Basic computer literacy
      • Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting
      • Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines
      • Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices
      • Education
        • High School Diploma or equivalent
        • Licensure
          • PCT I - highschool or college Certified Assistant program preferred
          • PCTII - certified nursing assistant license required
          • PCTIII - certified nursing assistant license required plus EKG or lab draw competencies completed
          • Experience
            • 1 - 2 years experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

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