Patient Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Hackensack, Minnesota, United States Hackensack Meridian Health Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Patient Care Technician to join our team at Hackensack Meridian Health. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support to our patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide hygiene and comfort care to patients, including bathing, toileting/diapering, feeding, and bed making.
  • Take vital signs under the direction of the RN and document electronically according to Medical Center policy, reporting results to RN.
  • Perform and document glucose finger stick/heel stick and collect other specimens, including stool, urine, and sputum, when directed by the RN.
  • Observe and document patients' intake and output.
  • Maintain BLS certification and initiate interventions in emergent situations.
  • Assist with patient transport to and from the unit/department.
  • Provide a safe patient environment by answering all call lights promptly and communicating with the RN immediately for any changes in patient condition.
  • Act in the patient sitter role when needed.
  • Monitor inventory, order supplies and equipment, and procure all items as needed using established channels.
  • Perform A/D/T functions and patient charge entries.
  • Initiate and maintain patients' medical records in accordance with established policies.
  • Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to those needs.
  • Communicate with patients and primary caregivers at their level of understanding.
  • Adhere to the standards in the Medical Centers' Organizational Competencies and Code of Conduct.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Completion of one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Patient Care Technician program, or Fundamentals of Nursing program from an accredited school of nursing, or HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, or equivalent medical background experience.
  • The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care and service based on a strong sense of patient focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and checking EKG, vital signs, and blood sugar.
  • At least one (1) year PCT or CNA experience in a hospital setting, or eligible for the HMH PCT apprentice program.

Working Conditions:

  • Part-time with benefits.
  • 20 standard hours per week.
  • Day shift.
  • Every other weekend.
  • No on-call required.
  • Three of six holidays.


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