What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician -- MED SURG UNIT / TELEMETRY -- Davis Medical Center position at Mon Health?
JOB TITLE : Patient Care Technician
DEPARTMENT : MED SURG UNIT / TELEMETRY
EXEMPT FROM OVERTIME : No
JOB SUMMARY
A patient care technician is a committed and compassionate professional. They have great interpersonal skills and ability to create a supportive environment. Patient care technicians will be responsible for direct patient care and can be assigned as a patient sitter as needed.The goal of a patient care tech is to keep the patient safe and assist them with activities of daily living. An effective Patient Care Technician should have patience, empathy, and intuition to serve their patients best. They utilize therapeutic communication, organizational skills, and have a commitment to safety. Patient Care Technicians work alongside the registered nurse and clinical assistance while providing care for the patients and report to the nursing manager of the float pool.
Education :
- High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Experience/Physical Requirements :
Light Work: Frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. with a maximum lifting of 25 lbs.
Knowledge of patient assistance and care procedures, prefer knowledge of relevant equipment (catheters, drains, assistance devices, etc.), Committed to health and safety standards.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Required)
Mission : To enhance the health of the communities we serve, one person at a time.
Vision : Our exceptional team will provide an extraordinary patient experience, compassionate care and clinical excellence.
Values :
Integrity
Commitment
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Skills
Performs selected activities related to patient care and activities of daily living (daily bath, hair care, mouth care, change and clean incontinent patient, bed linen change).
Planning
Ensures rooms have adequate patient care supplies along with stocking the units as needed keeping the patient environment tidy and sanitized.
Customer Focus
Provides appropriate emotional support and companionship, embodies being empathetic and approachable while maintaining safety of themselves and the patients
Monitoring
Provides constant observation and monitoring of assigned patient to ensure safety and prevent injury with proper documentation.
Safety
Assists patients with issues or needs with support of the RN or CA and refrains from performing medical procedures or any unauthorized actions.
Work Schedule : Days
Status : 72 hrs per pay
Location : Davis Medical Center
Location Of Job : US:WV:Elkins
Disclaimer:
I understand that this document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The statements in the documents are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
ADA DISCLAIMER:
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed above are the only duties to be performed by the positions incumbent. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities requested by their supervisors. All requirements are subject to possible modification to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical or mental disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, the patients, or other employees.
