clinical support technician

Ernest Health

<div>Overview:
<div>
Patient Care Technician - PRN</div><div></div><div> 
Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital in Laredo, Texas is a full-service inpatient rehabilitation hospital committed to helping patients in South Texas recover and thrive after serious injuries or illnesses. Our hospital provides intensive rehabilitation programs for stroke patients, brain and spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, and other complex conditions, all under the guidance of our skilled multidisciplinary team. We pride ourselves on offering personalized care &ndash; our physical, occupational, and speech therapists tailor each treatment plan to the patient&rsquo;s unique needs and cultural background, reflecting the community we serve. With modern facilities and a caring bilingual staff, we ensure patients, and their families feel supported and informed throughout the recovery journey. Accredited by The Joint Commission and consistently rated among top rehab providers, Laredo Rehabilitation Hospital is dedicated to restoring independence and improving quality of life for our patients.</div><div></div><div> 
We are seeking a Therapy Patient Care Technician to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!</div><div></div><div> 
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees&rsquo; work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through &ldquo;My Ernest Journey&rdquo; and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is &ldquo;You Spoke, We Listened&rdquo;. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.</div><div> 
</div><div>Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.</div><div></div><div> 
Benefits:</div><ul><li>
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options</li><li>
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available</li><li>
Dental and Vision coverage</li><li>
401K with employer matching</li><li>
Life insurance</li><li>
Short-and-long term disability</li></ul><div>
Wellness &amp; Work Life Balance:</div><ul><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives</li><li>
Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<div>
Required Skills:</div><ul><li>
High School Diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>
CPR Certification required.</li><li>
One (1) year experience in a hospital setting preferred</li></ul><div></div><div> 
Additional Qualifications/Skills:</div><ul><li>
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.</li><li>
Demonstrates awareness of current Infection Control requirements and practices
</li><li>Demonstrates clinical proficiency utilizing policies, procedures, and guidelines</li><li>
Demonstrates appropriate use of supplies and equipment</li><li>
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.</li><li>
Effective organizational and time management skills.</li><li>
Effective written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.</li><li>
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.</li><li>
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.</li></ul>
Responsibilities:
<div>
Working under the supervision of a licensed therapist, primarily responsible for providing support care to patients and therapy staff. Integrates the hospital&rsquo;s mission and &ldquo;Guiding Principles&rdquo; into daily practice.</div></div>

Patient Care Tech-Therapy

Highland Hospital

<div>
 
 17754BR
 
 
 
 
 Title
 
 
 
 Patient Care Technician - Full time - No Exp Needed - Paid Training
 
 
 
 Department/Cost Center
 
 
 
 631 - Recruitment Management
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 Highland Hospital a 261 bed community teaching hospital and affiliate of the University Of Rochester Medical Center is recruiting for Patient Care Techs to work full time, rotating day/eve/night shifts. Qualified candidates must be available full time 36-40 hours per week to rotate during all shifts, Monday-Friday plus every other weekend and 50% of the holidays. No experience needed and you receive paid training! Must be able to commit to 5 weeks of orientation and able to work any shift and any day. Excellent opportunity for those looking to get into the medical field and hands on patient care experience.
 
 
 The Patient Care Technician (PCT) will support and provide direct patient care on the nursing unit. The PCT plays an integral role in the physical and emotional comfort of patients and their families. The PCT provides direct patient care and completes other tasks to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
 
 
 Essential duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Measure and document patient vital signs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain, measure, and document output from drainage systems (urinary, gastric, wound).
 </li>
 <li>
 Bath, toilet, and groom patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Position and turn patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Recognize, document, and report physical, behavioral, and mental changes in patients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Re-stock and maintain unit patient care supplies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Patient and specimen transport.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform EKG's
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Units That Staff PCT's
 
 
 
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 Acute Care for the Elderly Unit (ACE)/Alternate Level of Care Unit (ALC) - West 4
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 Cardiac Care/Stepdown Unit - West 5
 </li>
 <li>
 Surgical Unit - West 6
 </li>
 <li>
 General Medicine/Surgical Unit - West 7
 </li>
 <li>
 Medical/Surgical Oncology - East 5
 </li>
 <li>
 Orthopedics - East 6
 </li>
 <li>
 Neuroscience Medical/Surgical Unit - East 7
 </li>
 <li>
 Emergency Department / ED Observation Unit
 </li>
 <li>
 Medical/Surgical Observation Unit
 </li>
 <li>
 PACU
 </li>
 <li>
 Same Day Surgery
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 PAY RANGE: $20.30 - $26.36
 
 
 
 _*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._
 
 
 
 Auto Req ID
 
 
 
 17754BR
 
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 
 GED or High School Diploma required for all levels.
 
 
 
 6 months or more direct patient care experience or a graduate of an approved CNA program preferred.
 
 
 
 Employment Status
 
 
 
 Full-Time
 
 
 
 Hours/Week
 
 
 
 36-40
 
 
 
 Posting Title
 
 
 
 Patient Care Technician - Full time - No Exp Needed - Paid Training
 
 
 
 City
 
 
 
 Rochester
 
 
 
 Work Shift
 
 
 
 Days/Evenings/Nights
 
 
 
 Area Of Interest
 
 
 
 Clinical Non-Nursing
 
 
 The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
</div>

Patient Care Technician - Full time - No Exp Needed - Paid Training

Aultman Health Foundation

<div>
 
 PURPOSE OF POSITION
 
 
 
 Patient Care Technician will provide support to the patient care team by performing direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. PCT will provide assistance, collects specimens, and perform limited tests per provider order according to established policy, procedures and training.
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 High school graduate.
 </li>
 <li>
 AHA healthcare provider training is required (BLS).
 </li>
 <li>
 Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will make every effort to consistently be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Basic computer skills are required.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Responsibilities &amp; Expectations
 
 
 
 Under the direction of a registered nurse, the PCT will support other direct caregivers, perform activities of daily living, and document in the patients&rsquo; medical record.
 
 
 Activities of daily living include but are not limited to:
 
 
 <li>
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Ambulation
 </li>
 <li>
 Bedpans-toileting
 </li>
 <li>
 Positioning/turns/skin care
 </li>
 <li>
 Incontinence
 </li>
 <li>
 Meal intake %
 </li>
 <li>
 Empties Foleys
 </li>
 <li>
 Transfers to chair/log roll
 </li>
 <li>
 Pass water
 </li>
 <li>
 Oral care
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintaining safety
 </li>
 <li>
 Heights and weights
 </li>
 <li>
 JP/NG drain care
 </li>
 <li>
 Ostomy care
 </li>
 <li>
 Feeds
 </li>
 <li>
 Answer call lights
 </li>
 <li>
 Baths/showers
 </li>
 <li>
 I&amp;O&rsquo;s
 </li>
 <li>
 Vital signs
 </li>
 <li>
 Catheter care
 </li>
 <li>
 Preventative foam dressing
 </li>
 <li>
 Change linen and perform other special housekeeping duties as directed. Distributes clean linen and collect dirty linen.
 </li>
 <li>
 Transport monitored and non-monitored assigned patients throughout all areas of the hospital as directed. Assists with patient transfers and discharges, including removal of equipment from patient rooms post-discharge.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assists patient with menu completion. Delivers nourishments to assigned patient; provide water, ice, and between meal dietary needs; clean and maintain patient refrigerator and update refrigerator temperature log, as assigned.
 </li>
 <li>
 Clean equipment, utility rooms, and stocks rooms.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collect specimens and obtain blood glucose according to established policy and procedure and provider orders. Arrange for transport of specimens to laboratory as appropriate.
 </li>
 <li>
 Performs EKGs, removal of Foley catheters, and bladder scans under the guidance of a registered nurse.
 </li>
 <li>
 Place patient on monitor telemetry leads.
 </li>
 <li>
 Apply external devices (such as SCD's, Pulse Oximetry, TPump, etc.) per provider order.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain safety initiatives including but not limited to hourly rounding, answering lights, monitoring patients who are at high risk for falls, and provide 1:1 bedside companionship for patients as indicated.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
 </li>
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 Conveys an attitude of understanding, trust, and compassion for individuals.
 </li>
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 Commits to providing exceptional customer service to our patients and visitors.
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 Commits to treating coworkers with respect and dignity and will follow our non-negotiable standards to promote a consistent positive experience for patients, colleagues, and visitors.
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 Documents care provided in the patients&rsquo; medical record.
 </li>
 <li>
 If applicable to the clinical unit, will demonstrate Monitor Transport Technician competency within the first 4-6 months and then annually after the initial completion. The first 365 days requires demonstration of competency 3 times.
 </li>
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 Complete house-wide mandatory education and maintains Basic Life Support Certification and any licensure if applicable.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Adheres to the hospital attendance policy and will be punctual when reporting to work and during daily activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Basis computer skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Good communication skills.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status.
 
 
 
 Working Conditions
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Working hours vary according to departmental needs.
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 Works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
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 Lunch periods will be assigned by the Charge registered nurse.
 </li>
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 Requires full range of body motion which may include handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
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 Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
 </li>
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 Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
 </li>
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 May require exposure to communicable disease, body fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment, such as risk of falls, strains, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Patient Care Technicians will be working weekend and holiday rotation and varied shifts per clinical unit area.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

PATIENT CARE TECH- 5 NORTH (ACCOUNTABLE CARE UNIT)

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health

<div>Job Details
With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health.
Job Description
Summary
 
With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides designated direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction and supervision of the licensed clinical team members in ways that value the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physiological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health.
 
 
Job Duties
<ul><li>Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
</li><li>Recognizes the patients, their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
</li><li>Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
</li><li>Performs designated direct and indirect patient care activities to meet patient care needs under direction of licensed clinical team members.
</li><li>Actively promotes and maintains a safe patient care environment.
</li><li>May be assigned the role of a virtual safety associate as needed based on campus needs
</li>Provides assistance in maintaining supplies and equipment available to ensure efficient unit operations. 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications
<ul><li>High School Diploma/GED
</li><li>Knowledge of medical terminology, patient care needs and their role in interprofessional team.
</li><li>Ability to complete delegated tasks within scope of role.
</li><li>Knowledge of personal care and hygiene necessary for quality of life, and ability to apply this knowledge to patients in need on a daily basis.
</li><li>Knowledge of the risks faced by patients in a healthcare environment, and the ability to take steps to reduce these risks.
</li><li>Knowledge of how to convey respect and collaborate with each patient, family and/or designated care partner in care.
</li><li>Knowledge of people with diverse backgrounds and the ability to convey respect and connect effectively.
</li><li>Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Uses the language of partnership with patients and families, engaging them in their health and health care.
</li>BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association 
<li>
</li></ul> 
Physical Demands
 
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
 
 
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift
Weekend Night (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Abington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address
1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&amp;D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
For more benefits information,</div>

4WW Per Diem Nights PCT Abington

Tucson Medical Center

<div><div>SUMMARY:
This position is a hybrid role transitioning between a Patient Care Technician and a Unit Clerk. As a Patient Care Technician responsible for direct patient care services on a specific unit under the supervision of an RN or Case Manager. Provides personal care and assists with the implementation of selected portions of a care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, and phlebotomy under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. As a Unit Clerk responsible for the coordination of clerical and hospital functions on assigned patient care or technical unit. Receives admitted patients, initiates patient files, takes action on doctors&rsquo; orders, processes discharges, transfers and expirations, and prepares hospital reports. Provides general staff support by assisting with patient scheduling and/or preparation, standard computer inquiries, and other routine tasks. Maintains supply levels for units and reports unit needs for housekeeping, hospitality and maintenance services. 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Patient Care Technician:
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times, including patient information, proprietary information and personnel information.
Formulates and implements accurate and timely care.
Takes care of the body after death.
Assists patients with activities of daily living.
Takes vital signs, weighs patients, and collects routine urine specimens; cleans catch specimens, stool specimens, and sputum specimens.
Maintains patient safety and infection control standards; promotes a safe therapeutic environment that allows for the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and discharges; monitors and restocks supplies.
Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
Performs EKGs
Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment.
Documents and reports outcome of patient care activities; charts observations and vital signs on assigned patients in legible, accurate, and appropriate format following hospital and unit procedures.
Checks equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular basis; notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and repairs needed.
Participates in the orientation of new program personnel and in the ongoing in-service education of the team.
Performs finger sticks. 
Unit Clerk:
Exhibits excellence in customer service through appropriate attitude and interaction with all patients, visitors and staff. 
Performs receptionist duties for patient care or technical area; receives, initiates, and directs telephone calls and messages.
Assists visitors, staff, and patients by providing directions to hospital locations or calling for an escort when necessary.
Participates in quality initiatives.
Operates a personal computer, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine, scanner and related office machinery.
Receives and dispatches communications, via phone, intercom, Vocera, fax and mail.
Receives messages, flowers, newspapers, and other items and notifies appropriate personnel; verifies that patient has not been discharged and returns flower deliveries for discharged patients; delivers or arranges for the delivery of items to patients and appropriate personnel.
Facilitates radiological procedures in accordance with protocol and assists patients and radiology staff in accordance with established patient care protocols.
May also serve as an instructor to other Unit Clerks; provides orientation and guidance as needed and assists in orientation of other department personnel.
Processes and maintains records of admissions, transfers, discharges, and deaths.
Orders supplies and services as directed.
Schedules appointments, surgeries, lab collections and/or other procedures; notifies patients, patient family, or appropriate departments of dates, times, or any changes.
Archives and copies image data as requested and transfers images to computer applications.
Assists with the transport of patients when necessary.
Assists clinical staff as needed.
Adheres to and supports team members in exhibiting TMCH values of integrity, community, compassion, and dedication.
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</h5> 
EDUCATION: High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of patient care experience, preferably in an acute care setting; or no experience if completed one semester of clinicals in an acute care setting in an accredited nursing program, or completed a formal Patient Care Tech (PCT) program, or obtained a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, or obtained a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licensure.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional certifications may be required per department.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<ul><li> Knowledge of patient care protocols and practices.</li><li> Knowledge of general patient care practice, methods and regulations.</li><li> Knowledge of patient privacy regulations.</li><li> Knowledge of appropriate customer service interaction skills as it relates to greeting and assisting by phone or in person.</li><li> Skill in attending to patients with care and attention to needs.</li><li> Skill in assisting with more complex patient care programs.</li><li> Skill in multi-tasking and setting priorities so the most critical are performed first</li><li> Ability to recognize a patient in distress and follow directions to get assistance.</li><li> Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.</li><li> Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.</li><li> Ability to listen and accurately interpret others&rsquo; communication or instructions to take appropriate action.</li><li> Ability to speak effectively in front of doctors, nurses, staff and the general public.</li><li> Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</li><li> Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.</li><li> Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.</li><li> Applicants must have basic computer familiarity and experience and the ability to operate office equipment, calculator, FAX machine, copy machine, scanner and changing technology in performing assigned duties.</li><li> Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.</li></ul></div></div>

Patient Care Tech/ Unit Clerk

St. David's HealthCare

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Introduction</h5>
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Patient Care Technician today with St. David's Medical Center.<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 
</li><li>
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 
</li><li>
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 
</li><li>
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 
</li><li>
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 
</li><li>
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 
</li><li>
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 
</li><li>
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 
</li><li>
Colleague recognition program 
</li><li>
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 
</li><li>
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul> 
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 
Come join our team as a(an) Patient Care Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
As a Patient Care Technician you will be a crucial member of our collaborative nursing care team, delivering hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. Your support brings comfort, dignity, and connection to those who need it most &ndash; and helps make our mission to improve lives a reality for patients every day.
Your responsibilities will include:
<ul><li>Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth procedures and recovery</li><li>
Providing non-medicated care like dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices</li><li>
Keeping patient areas, operating rooms, and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency</li><li>
Managing supplies, equipment, and environmental logs to keep the team ready and protect patients through infection control</li><li>
Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team while promoting safety and quality efforts</li></ul><h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What qualifications you will need:</h6> 
<ul><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li></ul>
St. David&rsquo;s Medical Center, part of St. David&rsquo;s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David&rsquo;s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David&rsquo;s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David&rsquo;s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region&rsquo;s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David&rsquo;s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet&reg; hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
&quot;The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Patient Care Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Patient Care Technician

The Guthrie Clinic

<div>Position Summary:
Provides general support tasks (clinical and non-clinical) for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. In addition the Patient Care Technician is responsible for venipuncture and specimen collection following Laboratory protocols.
Experience:
Previous patient care experience preferred, but not required. Previous phlebotomy experience preferred, but not required.
Education, Licenses &amp; Certifications:<ul><li>
High School Grad or Equivalent</li><li>
Certified Nursing Aide - PA</li></ul>
Essential Functions:<ul><li>
Performs routine and specialized phlebotomy procedures (venipuncture, skin puncture, assisting) with line draws.</li><li>
Transports patients as needed, serves and retrieves trays, distributes water pitchers, orders and distributes nourishment.</li><li>
Participates in patient safety/patient satisfaction.</li><li>
Correctly identifies patient, labels specimen accurately and follows the policy for obtaining specimens.</li><li>
Answers call bells promptly.</li><li>
Makes rounds to check on patient hourly.</li><li>
Reports any signs of abuse promptly.</li><li>
Reports need for equipment repair.</li><li>
Maintains neat and tidy environment (empties laundry, delivers equipment, keeps patient rooms clean and safe).</li><li>
Is authorized to access secured storage areas in the performance of essential job functions and duties.</li><li>
Participates in the delivery of patient care for patients of all age groups under the direction of an RN, including but not limited to:<ul><li>
Lifting, turning, and positioning patients</li><li>
Observing confused and difficult patients</li><li>
AM &amp; PM hygiene care</li><li>
Toileting, shaving, washing, brushing hair, dental and mouth care</li><li>
Feeding</li><li>
Assisting with range of motion exercises</li><li>
Mobilizing patients (transfers and ambulation)</li><li>
Exercise protocols</li><li>
Discontinuing Foley catheter</li><li>
Simple dressing changes</li><li>
Incentive spirometry supervision</li><li>
Surgical preps for adult and geriatric patients</li><li>
Post mortem care</li><li>
Administers cleansing and fleets enemas for adult and geriatric patients</li></ul></li><li>
Performs and records the following accurately:<ul><li>
Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weights for patients of all age levels</li><li>
I&amp;O</li><li>
Bowel movements</li><li>
Meals (amount eaten)</li><li>
ADL's and activities</li></ul></li><li>
Performs and records patient specimens, such as urine, stool, and sputum of all age groups.</li><li>
Instructs patients in proper specimen collection technique.</li><li>
Point of care testing to include: glucometry, Hemocult, gastoccult, urine dipstick, urine specific gravity and ACT.</li><li>
Actively participates in and documents quality controls on all procedures as required in testing protocol.</li><li>
Actively participates in the Quality Assurance Program as required by the Laboratory and Regulatory Agencies.</li><li>
Completes EKG's on weekends, holidays and off shifts.</li></ul>
Other Duties:<ul><li>
Performs errands in a timely manner including but not limited to the following:<ul><li>
Deliver diet sheets</li><li>
Transfers beds to OR for their assigned patients</li><li>
Makes photocopies</li><li>
Transfers blood products to and from patient care area</li></ul></li><li>
Assists with orientation of new Patient Care Technicians.</li><li>
Demonstrates cost-effective patient care by demonstrating proper use and care of equipment, appropriate and prudent use of supplies, accurate charging of supplies,; performing other division-specific tasks, and appropriate utilization of available resources.</li><li>
Demonstrates initiative in completing work that needs to be done as defined in my areas of responsibility.</li><li>
Checks e-cylinders/regulators.</li><li>
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates plan of actions.</li><li>
Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care.</li><li>
Inventories and assures disposition of patients' belongings when admitted, transferred, and/or discharged.</li><li>
Maintains inventory of patient care area specific supplies.</li><li>
Maintains CPR practice.</li><li>
Complies with policies and procedures of the hospital/nursing department.</li><li>
Represents the hospital to patients/families and health care team in a professional, courteous manner while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and non-verbal communications.</li><li>
Answers telephone promptly and politely, and demonstrate proper phone etiquette by identifying self, title, and department.</li><li>
Supports the philosophy of the hospital and department of nursing.</li><li>
Demonstrates willingness to accept non-routine work assignments as appropriate.</li></ul>
The pay for this position ranges from $17.50-$26.95 per hour.
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The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.</div>

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