What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech position at ACMC Healthcare System?
Summary
In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Patient Care Technician is responsible for processing physician orders and records appropriate information. Assists the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse in the provision of patient care. Maintains communications within and between the Emergency Department and other departments.
Job Functions
- Assists in all aspects of patient care and non-patient care within their scope of practice.
- Provides patient care as assigned by physician or nurse: may include but not limited to measuring vital signs, specimen collection, administering blood glucose testing, transporting, measuring I&O's and electronic documentation.
- Will provide direct observation and monitoring of patients deemed to be at risk to self or others.
- Performs clerical functions including maintaining chart order, answering telephones, and entering of items/orders in EPIC - ASAP.
- Coordinates patient flow of information in collaboration with the physician and Caregivers to maintain communication between departments.
- Assists with all aspects of patient care and non-patient care (i.e. cleanliness of unit, ordering of supplies) within their scope of practice as assigned by RN and documents in EPIC - ASAP as appropriate.
- Assists with the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Complies with all safety and infection control standards related to position.
- Utilizes appropriate interpersonal communication which facilitates productive relationships with other team members.
- Completes required competencies.
- Clarifies any unclear communication between members of the healthcare team.
- Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High School diploma or GED required
- Enrollment in or completion of an accredited Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Nursing Assistant preferred.
- Hospital experience preferred.
- Interpersonal skills, clerical, numerical, and manual dexterity, color vision and near visual acuity
- Proper lifting techniques and body mechanics
- Ability to read, write, and do math as generally demonstrated by a High School diploma or GED
Required Licensure or Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) required - will obtain during hospital orientation
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
- Accident & critical illness insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
- 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
- We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer