Patient Care Technician

Company: Citrus Memorial Hospital
Location: Inverness
Posted on: September 13, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Are you looking for a company that places integrity over their bottom line? Here at HCA, our everyday decisions are founded on compassion. Apply today and join a team that is dedicated to serving others in need.

*$3,000 Sign-On Bonus*Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a CNA/PCT in acute care* Some exclusions may apply. Please contact a recruiter for more details!*

HCA is dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues. We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!  

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flex spending, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, employee discount program and student loan repayment available for select roles and facilities. We would love to talk to you about this fantastic opportunity.

The Patient Care Technician (CNA) performs a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to common nursing functions and activities of daily living under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) in a complementary and assistive role. He/she assists the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance to the PCT’s training, competence and skills, hospital policies and procedures and the State Board of Nursing rules for delegated nursing tasks to unlicensed personnel. Consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient care environment.

Under the supervision of the RN, the CNA performs delegated patient care activities as directed and ordered in accordance with one’s training, competence and skill. Delegated tasks may include: 

·         Obtaining vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, application of ice/heat, and/or simple   non-sterile dressing changes.

• Safe patient handling: Turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer and use of transfer devices, ambulation assistance and use of assistive devices, restraint alternatives, oxygen use and transport, suction use, pre-operative skin preparation and/or use of sequential compression devices (SCD).
• Specimen collection to include blood collection for bedside glucose testing. Correctly labels all lab specimens
• Assists the RN to collect data from patients on admission for patient processing and assists with patient transfer or discharge preparations as instructed.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living to include bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting, grooming, changing linens, providing water, ambulation, assisting with meal delivery and feeding as directed.
• Performs hourly rounding, consistently uses AIDET when interacting with patients and answers and responds to call lights timely.
• Provides supports by promoting consistent positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.

Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification from the American Red Cross (HCA chosen provider) OR American Heart Association is required.

• 1+ year(s) of previous PCT experience in a healthcare setting, preferred
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required for Behavioral Health.

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