What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - 1 Year Experience Minimum - 2 South - Shift 3 - Fulltime - Jackson South position at Jackson Health System?
Summary
Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.
Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
Patient Care Technician is a member of the health care team who performs functions which support the delivery of a single standard of care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for a group of patients relating to their hygiene, safety, nutrition, elimination and comfort needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide and modify patient care and education using a systematic process.
- Assist healthcare team with simple procedures, prepare supplies/equipment, and support patients/families.
- Perform general patient care tasks including:
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility support
- IV line and drainage management
- Personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, bed making, linen changes)
- Utilize specialized equipment (e.g., spirometer, restraints) as needed.
- Prepare and clean exam rooms, treatment areas, and stretchers between patient use.
- Transport patients to and from treatment areas.
- Maintain cleanliness of assigned clinic areas at the end of each day.
- Assist with food orders for patient kitchen evaluations.
- Support fabrication of adaptive/assistive equipment (washing mitts, wheelchair gloves, safety belts, straps).
- Keep storage areas organized and stocked.
- Perform office duties such as answering phones and taking messages.
- Follow unit-specific policies, procedures, and competency checklists.
- Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Expertise.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification program required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license required for hires after August 9, 2020 (earlier hires grandfathered).
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire (valid for at least 6 months).
- Unit-specific credential: FL-BLS.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 0 to 3 years of related experience preferred.
- Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and professional composure in stressful situations.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Proficiency in job-related technology and software applications.
- Must maintain all required unit-specific and organizational competencies, certifications, and licensures.
Physical Requirements
- Extended standing and walking.
- Ability to carry objects weighing 21-50 lbs.
- Ability to lift/move objects weighing 51-100 lbs. with appropriate devices.
- Frequent visual acuity required for computer use.
- Reasonable accommodations available through the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).
- Fast-paced environment with occasional high-pressure or emergent situations.
- Frequent interaction with diverse populations (team members, providers, patients, insurance representatives, public).
- Exposure to hospital/medical office environments including:
- Communicable diseases
- Toxic substances
- Medicinal preparations
- Needle sticks, airborne infections, medical gases, X-rays, chemical exposures
- PPE required when exposed to infectious/clinical environments.