Patient Care Technician Acute Care / full Time / Days at Wood County Hospital

Derby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Point Of Care Testing, Cardiac Monitoring, Clinical Documentation, Patient Safety, Clerical Functions, Patient Transport Coordination, Skin Care, Activities Of Daily Living

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Elevate your career at Wood County Hospital, where you're not just a number – you're a vital part of a team making a real difference. Patient Care Technician Acute Care / full Time / Days Patient Care Technician (PCT) is to provide safe, compassionate, and efficient support to patients and the healthcare team by assisting with direct patient care, monitoring, and daily operational tasks under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The role is essential in promoting patient comfort, safety, and dignity while ensuring a clean, organized, and responsive care environment. Patient Care Technician is an onsite position. Essential Functions Provide direct patient care by performing activities of daily living, vital signs, point of care testing, skin care and assist with cardiac monitoring under the supervision of licensed staff. Document and communicate effectively by accurately recording care and observations in the clinical system and relaying patient information to the healthcare team in a timely manner. Performs clerical/secretarial functions (e.g. answering the phone, arranging external transport, patient record preparation/assembly, filing, entering charges, contacting physicians, maintaining logs, scheduling tests and requests for services from other departments). Train and support new staff, demonstrating professionalism, and adapting to changing unit needs. Prepare, prevent, protect and respond to support our culture of safety. Works hours per week in accordance with offer letter or per attributes of position at transfer request. May be expected to work longer hours as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Education: High school diploma or GED License: None Experience: None Certification: BLS within 90 days of hire Preferred Education: None License: None Experience: None Certification: None PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1.In an 8 to 12-hour workday, employee stands/walks (hours at one time): [] 0-2 [] 2-4 [X]4-6 [] 6-8 [] 8-12 2. In an 8- to 12-hour workday, employees sit (hours at one time/hour during the day): [X] 0-2 [] 2-4 []4-6 [] 6-8[] 8-12 3. Employee lifts: [] up to 10 # [] 10-20 # [X] 20-50 # [] over 50 # 4. Lifting as indicated in item 3 above is performed during the workday: [] occasionally[ X] frequently [] continuously 5. Employee uses hands for repetitive: a. Simple grasping: [X] yes [] no b. Pushing/pulling [X] yes [] no c. Fine manipulation [X] yes [] no 6. Employee uses feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls: [] yes [X] no 7.Employee must be able to: a. Bend [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all b. Squat [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all c. Kneel [X] frequently [] occasionally [] not at all d. Climb [] frequently [X] occasionally [] not at all Seventy-five years ago, this hospital was built by a community that believed in caring for its own. That same spirit continues today in the way we support our patients, each other and the future of care close to home. As we look ahead, we’re seeking people who want to be part of a legacy that helps shape the future of healthcare here.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and compassionate direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with daily living activities. Perform clerical tasks and communicate patient observations effectively to the licensed nursing staff.