Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Patient Care Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 4

Full-timeUnited StatesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A BLS certification is required.
Knowledge of body mechanics, basic safety, and principles of physical care and comfort is required.
The role requires the ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
The position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility for 80% of the workday.
The position requires occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching, and frequent reaching, use of hands, and repetitive action.
The position requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 150 pounds.
The position requires continuous speaking with clear diction, hearing sensitivity in conversation, and visual acuity at close and distant range.
The position involves extensive computer work, occasional exposure to electrical shock and radiation, and some exposure to infectious disease and hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

Assist with routine and non-complex aspects of patient care as a supportive member of the patient care team.
Assist RNs, LPNs, and physicians in the patient care process.
Perform additional duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Desired Qualifications

Graduation from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) is preferred.
Completion of the first clinical rotation as a nursing student, such as the Nursing Fundamentals course including assistance with activities of daily living and vital signs, or one year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home, or home care setting, is preferred.
Medical terminology training is preferred.

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties.

To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights:

Summary: The Patient Care Technician shall serve as a supportive member of the patient care team who will assist in routine and non-complex aspects of patient care. The PCT shall assist RNs, LPN's, and Physicians in the patient care process. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role. Education/Experience: High School graduate or equivalent required. Graduate from a certified Nursing Assistant Program or a Health Occupations Program (HOSA) preferred. Completion of first clinical rotation as a Nurse Student (i.e. completion of ‘Nursing Fundamentals' course which includes assistance with Activities of Daily Living, vitals signs etc) or 1 year of experience in a patient care role in an acute care, nursing home or home care setting preferred. License/Certification: BLS required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of body mechanics and basic safety, principles of physical care and comfort.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Work Conditions/Physical Requirements: Position requires sitting for 20% of the workday and mobility 80% of the workday.
There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.
There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds.
There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person.
Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range.
Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels.
Much exposure to computer work.
Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock.
Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks.
Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Med/Oncology - Patient Care Technician 7APatient Care Technician

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

About the Company

Baptist Health

Full-spectrum health system with hospitals

Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Little Rock, AR
Founded: 1924

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