Patient Care Technician

2 months ago

Richardson, United States Methodist Health System Full time

Hours of Work :

12 hr shifts

Days Of Week :

3 days per week

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Patient Care Technician professional assists with patient care to provide support services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.

Your Job Requirements:

* Graduate from a certified Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or Medical Assistant Program
* Or 1 year experience as a nursing assistant in a comparable healthcare facility
* Or nursing student who documents completion of the first semester of the nursing program
* Or documented military experience as a medic/corpsman
* Or foreign nursing graduate not currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the
* Or EMT Certification/Paramedic License Experience
* American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card required
* High school diploma or GED required

Your Job Responsibilities:

* Communicate clearly and openly
* Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
* Be accountable for your performance
* Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
* Take initiative for your professional growth
* Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Additional Job Description:

Category B: Employee with patient care impact.

FLSA: Non-exempt

Job Purpose:

Under the Direction of the professional staff, assists with patient care to provide support

services to the patient, nursing unit, and professional staff.

Supports the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.

Age Specific Care Considerations

Adults: 18+ years - 35 years

Adults: 35+ years - 65 years

Adults: 65+ years

Children D: 12+ years - 18 years

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:

Ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change.

Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of staff, patients and family members

Able to follow oral and written instructions

Demonstrates accountability for own actions.

Demonstrates compliance with hospital dress code.

Demonstrates initiative, is a self-starter. Is able to work independently, prioritizing and organizing workload effectively to complete tasks within the time frames delegated.

Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms and names of medications.

Demonstrates understanding of MHD guidelines and reference, Infection Control guidelines, and MHS safety guidelines.

Proactive not reactive, analyzes problems accurately, develops recommendations and takes appropriate actions to solve problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

General Activity: Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

General Activity: Standing Stationary: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

General Activity: Talk: Up to 1/3 of time

General Activity: Walking: 1/3 to 2/3 of time

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Allergic Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Category I

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Infectious Diseases

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Respiratory Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Exposure to Skin Irritants

Hazardous Conditions: Use of Electrical Equipment

Hazardous Conditions: Use of Sharp Utensils

Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Carry: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Climb: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Lift: Up to 25 lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Push/Pull: Up to 100+ lbs.: Up to 1/3 of time

Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time

Sensory Demands: Hearing Normal Noise Level

Sensory Demands: Hearing Occasional Loud Noise

Sensory Demands: Vision Essential

Use of hands to finger, handle or feel: 2/3 or more of time

Work Environment: Works Indoors

Job Roles:

If specially trained to do, performs additional functions for patients, specifically

delineated for assigned unit: Lab specimens collected; appropriately labeled, and

delivered to lab in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent

patient and staff injury; Communicates results of selected tests to professional staff in a

timely manner; Conforms to safety standards dictated by regulatory agencies i.e. safety

manuals, MSD sheets, OSHA issues.

* Maintains clean work environment, adequate equipment and supplies: Equipment is

kept in good working condition; related supplies are kept clean, and are at desired par

levels.

* Performs patient care activities delegated and supervised by the professional staff:

Activities of daily living such as baths, oral hygiene, and oral feedings performed to

satisfaction of patient and professional staff; Patient mobility performed (i.e. turning,

lifting, moving) utilizing appropriate safety measures to prevent patient and self-injury;

Patient meals and nourishments are offered, administered, and recorded in a timely

manner; Assists Nursing staff with admission, discharge, transfer, and transport of

patients.

* Respond effectively in emergencies and assists in prevention of patient injury: Initiates

CPR when appropriate; Utilizes side rails and restraints to prevent patient injury;

Reports to professional staff patients at increased risk for injury.

* Other duties as assigned

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

* Magnet-designated hospital


* 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review, 2023


* Top 10 Military Friendly Employer, Gold Designation, 2023


* Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly Employer, 2023


* Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit


* Level III Trauma Center

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