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Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Not-for-profit acute care hospital network

Patient Care Technician - Telemetry

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeHutchinson, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certification as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, or Home Health Aide in Kansas, or completion of at least one semester of nursing school.
  • A current Basic Life Support/CPR card is required before participating in patient care activities.
  • Successful completion of on-the-job training in sterile technique, sterile-field maintenance, and instrument care and handling for Obstetrics and Surgery.
  • Successful completion of on-the-job EKG and phlebotomy training for Emergency.
  • Basic computer skills are required; moderate computer skills are required for Telesitter.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively is required.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations is required.
  • Ability to provide patient care with a compassionate and empathetic approach is required.
  • Ability to meet the physical requirements of very heavy work, occasionally exerting greater than 100 pounds and constantly exerting up to 50 pounds, with standing or walking for 75–100% of the day.

Responsibilities

  • Complete timely and accurate documentation according to Health System or affiliate policy.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care as described in unit- and department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients from newborn through geriatric age.
  • Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
  • Comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information.
  • Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients or clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous exposure to a medical environment.
  • Certification as a Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Home Health Aide in Kansas.
  • Phlebotomy Technician certification (PBT) from ASCP.

About the Company

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center

Not-for-profit acute care hospital network

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is part of the Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, a not-for-profit network in south-central Kansas that includes Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, Horizons Mental Health Center, Health-E-Quip, and the Hutchinson Regional Medical Foundation. It operates a 199-bed acute care hospital with specialty centers such as The Heart & Vascular Center, Chalmers Cancer Treatment Center, The Birthing Center, Sleep Diagnostic Center, and a Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, along with affiliated home health and equipment services. The system serves more than 65,000 residents and coordinates inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and home-based care across its integrated network. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for Reno County and surrounding communities by providing coordinated, comprehensive care through a locally governed, mission-driven health system and by being the region’s largest employer.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hutchinson, KS
Founded
1975

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