Job Description

Additional Job Information

• Become a Patient Care Technician in 90 Days!

• Paid On The Job Training

• Mandatory Instructor Trainings, June 13th - 24th (ranging from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

• Part-Time/Full-Time Opportunities Available

• Must Work a Minimum of 24 Hours per Week

• Day, Evening, and Night Shifts Available

• Weekend/Holidays Required by Department

Overview

Job Summary:

Complete 175 hours of training to meet the requirements set forth by the State of Missouri Department of health and Senior Services, which states: Hospitals may only employ unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in accordance with this rule. Upon successful completion of the program Trainee will move into a Patient Care Technician role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend every scheduled session to complete 75 hours of classroom training.

• Complete 100 hours of clinical practicum under the direction of the class trainer / department preceptor

• Demonstrate competence in all areas of basic patient care skills.

• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned

• As a Patient Care Technician, you will learn: direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Administers or assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL), performs vital signs (VS), intake and output (I&O), fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested. Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse. Assists nurse with patient and family education. Documents all patient care activities provided.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: None Required

• Supervisor Experience: None Required

• Licenses & Certification: None

Work Shift

Rotating Schedule (United States of America)

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer