Patient Care Technician

at  Franciscan Health

WHAT WE NEED

A team player with great bedside manner

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Exceptional quality health care doesn’t happen by luck; it happens because there is a team of health care professionals working together – each doing their own job to the highest standards and working together for a common goal. Patient care assistants are an important part of this care team – treating each patient’s individual needs, documenting care, and supporting our nursing staff.
Do you have excellent follow-through skills? Are you organized and able to multi-task? Do you love caring for people? Would you like to work in a place that values your skills and believes that serving with faith is the best possible way to serve? We have a team of people waiting for you.

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) REQUIRED; OR HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR (HUC) REQUIRED; OR FRANCISCAN PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (FPCAP) REQUIRED; OR ONE YEAR OF PREVIOUS HEALTHCARE CLINICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

• Knowledge of procedures and protocols necessary to provide patient safety.
• Understanding of common medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.
• Flexibility in staffing and adaptability to changes in patient care practice.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to display empathy while multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Healthcare experience as a patient care technician or similar position Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - .
• Franciscan Patient Care Assistant Program (FPCAP) - Franciscan Alliance

• Performs delegated patient care activities as directed by the RN or medical staff upon completion of documented training, in a manner that is aligned with age specific needs of the patient to ensure safe, accurate and high-quality treatment of patients.
• Documentation of patient care.
• Participate in organization, cleaning and safety of unit.
• Maintains unit supplies, prepares patient rooms and medical records, enters charges, and answers the multi-line telephone to assist in the safe and efficient operation of the unit.
• Answers questions about treatment plan within the expected scope or refers questions to RN.
• Make rounds and respond promptly to patient requests.
• Assist in the admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed.