Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare · 2 weeks ago
Patient Care Technician Full Time Days
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expMethodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a leading health care provider in Memphis and the Mid-South. The Patient Care Technician will assist in meeting the daily living, clinical, and safety needs of patients while providing support to the nursing staff and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPersonal HealthWellness
Responsibilities
Assists and/or provides patient with personal care, activities of daily living and other basic needs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Documents and reports care given to patients
Collects specimens as directed by the registered nurse
Performs vital signs and I&O. Performs EKGs, blood glucose testing and phlebotomy on patients
Records and reports abnormal results to the RN
Performs interventions to prevent hospital acquired pressure injuries
Collaborates with the registered nurse in observing skin integrity and identifying skin deviations
Serves as preceptor for PCTs. Assists with orientation skills and competency checkoffs for PCTs
Sets up equipment for bedside procedures and assists RN with as requested. Assists with equipment set up
Serves as a partner in care for the care model
Cross trains as Unit Coordinator
May serve as a Heart Saver Instructor
Maintains a safe, clean, orderly environment in the patient care areas and keeping rooms, supply areas, storage areas and nursing stations free of clutter and hazards. Completes environmental room checks during rounds and periodically during the shift
Participates in purposeful rounding
Communicates clearly and effectively with patients and clinical nursing staff in a manner that promotes collaboration and teamwork, ensuring a patient- and family-centered focus
Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Assists with unit quality initiatives
Performs other job functions as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
HEART SAVER - American Heart Association required
1-3 years Clinical support preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Ability to read, write and understand verbal or written instructions
Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers, patients and families
Demonstrates compassion and patience with a deep level of concern for patients
Ability to effectively communicate verbally with others
Knowledge of computer data entry/retrieval skills (MS Office Suite); prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred
Ability to set priorities, coordinates and organizes multiple tasks, and maintain control of workflow
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times according to hospital policy and procedures and HIPAA requirements
Ability to understand principles and implement basic procedures of infection control
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
Must have good balance and coordination
The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading
Frequent non-invasive patient contact
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations
Exposure to high levels of noise
Preferred
1-3 years Clinical support preferred
Knowledge of computer data entry/retrieval skills (MS Office Suite); prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred
Company
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a comprehensive network dedicated to enhancing the health and outcomes of patients.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services Administration
2021-07-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Monica Wharton
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Kate Dowd
SVP and Chief Legal Officer
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