Patient Care Tech (Stepdown) at Baptist

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Blood Glucose Testing, Phlebotomy, Electrode Placement, Venous Compression Devices, Intake & Output Monitoring, Patient Mobility, Patient Transport, BLS Certification, CNA Certification, AEMT Certification, Paramedic Certification, MA Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Responsibilities * Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse. * Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices * Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms * Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings * Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments * Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps * Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals * Transports non-monitored patients * Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports * Performs other duties as assigned Specifications Experience Minimum Required * 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required * High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required * CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE Preferred/Desired

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Tech performs essential patient care tasks and basic services under the direction of a Registered Nurse, focusing on facilitating health and healing while preserving patient autonomy and rights. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, performing basic procedures like phlebotomy, supporting patient comfort and safety, and assisting with communication needs.