Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg Oncology - PT(.6) - D/N

The role

This person provides direct care to patients and collaborates with the health care team. Duties include performing basic nursing care, assisting with admissions and discharges, and collecting patient data.

What you will do

• Provides direct care to patients including personal hygiene and comfort.
• Initiates and maintains safety measures and comfort care.
• Assists with patient admission including weight, vital signs, and orientation.
• Prioritizes patient discharge by assisting with dressing, belongings, and transport.
• Participates in patient care, vital signs, intake and output, and data collection.
• Obtains specimens using approved procedures.
• Assists patients with mobilization and positioning.
• Recognizes and reports pain or changes in patient condition to the nurse.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff as a mentor.
• Transports medications and patients according to policy.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• Heavy work involving up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Nice to have

• One year of experience as a CNA in acute care setting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health provides health care through direct patient care and team collaboration.