Patient Care Assistant at Lifepoint Health

Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Basic Patient Care, Monitoring Vital Signs, Activities of Daily Living, Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Effective Communication, Documentation, Team Support, Patient Safety, Rapid Learning, Software Navigation, Physical Assistance, Observation, Performance Improvement, Education Participation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Patient Care Technician This PCT position is for North Alabama Shoals Hospital. Openings will be discussed if your application is selected Position Summary Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring, maintains a clean and stocked environment, and supports nursing/physician staff. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. FLSA: Non-Exempt. Essential Functions Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording. Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation). Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff. Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas. Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput. Documents care and activities per unit standards. Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education. Additional Information Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequent. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Education: High School diploma preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant performs basic patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. They also maintain a clean environment and support nursing and physician staff.