What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - PACU Unit position at Thedacare?
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you're interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness -
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
About ThedaCare!
Summary :Under the supervision of the LPN, RN, or nurse leader, the Patient Care Tech (PCT) performs patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care activities to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Through collaborative practice with all members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate, safe care and demonstrated commitment to continuous growth and professional development.Job Description:SCHEDULE:
(4) 8-hour shifts per week to total 32
Start times vary between 7a-10a
Self-schedule available
No weekend / Call / Holiday rotation required
UNIT DETAILS (Prep/PACU-Appleton Hospital):
This PCT would be assisting for surgical and procedural cases, caring for patient and families while focusing on safety and customer experience. Recovering patients post anesthesia, focusing again on safety, and then either discharging or transferring to another level of care.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Performs delegated patient care activities using evidence-based practice and specific competencies for the patient population served.
Checks patients' vital signs, height, and weight, as needed, based on patient type.
Provides compassionate care and listens to patients' concerns and guides them by answering any questions or concerns.
Identifies and escalates changes in patient status or patient risks to prevent crisis.
Collects clinical data and information on patients and reports to care team.
Repositions, transfers, ambulates and transports patients.
Assists patients with basic needs (such as hygiene, eating, using the restroom, and dressing).
Obtains and reports patient intake and output.
Performs electrocardiograms (ECGs) as directed.
Performs phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Provides care that is age appropriate, culturally specific, and developmentally appropriate in an environment that promotes patient safety.
Demonstrates professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, team members, and providers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age required expect for Peabody Manor, The Heritage or Juliette Manor
Previous healthcare experience preferred
American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Life Support (BLS)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
Occasional high noise level in work environment
Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time
Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.