What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician III, Full Time, Days position at Bassett Healthcare Network?
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The Patient Care Technician III (PCT) is a vital member of the healthcare team, responsible for delivering compassionate, hands-on patient care while also supporting essential administrative and communication functions of the unit. This hybrid role ensures smooth unit operations and promotes a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide direct care under the supervision of the RN/LPN, including hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and comfort.
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
- Answer unit phones and serve as a liaison between patients, families, medical staff, and ancillary departments.
- Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers within the EMR system.
- Maintain accurate and organized patient records, charts, and logs.
- Order and restock supplies; maintain cleanliness and readiness of unit.
- Support coordination of tests, procedures, and patient transport.
- Safety Attendant (SA) at bedside for prevention of unintentional or intentional (suicide precautions) self-harm.
- Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School or GED, preferred
Experience:
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2 year of the following experience is required:
- Direct patient care at an acute care hospital, long term care facility, rehabilitation facility, or licensed home care facility/agency, (OR)
- Completion of one year of RN school from an approved AND or BSN program where a minimum of 30 hours of clinical patient care was performed, (OR)
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), (OR)
- Current EMT Certification with less than 1 year volunteer or work experience (ED positions only), (OR)
- One year as a Nursing Unit Clerk or related healthcare clerical experience
Licensure/Certifications:
- BLS Certification within 6 months of hire, required
Skills:
- Accountability
- Clinical Skills
- Interacting with People
- Multi-Tasking
- Reliability
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Organizing/Categorizing Records
- Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Physical Requirements:
- Light Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work
Travel:
- No travel required
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $19 - $29